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Match Nitrogen to Yield Potential

Published May 6, 2022

With the high cost of nitrogen and a delay in spring planting, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen encourages farmers to match nitrogen to yield potential. Especially in the northern Red River Valley. "On our nitrogen calculator, we have high…

Fertilizer Logistics May Be Challenging

Published April 4, 2022

Fertilizer prices continue to climb, but availability has not been an issue so far. StoneX Group Fertilizer Director Josh Linville anticipates logistical challenges. "We're still very concerned about the barge situation because the lower Mississippi River is dealing with different…

Lawmakers Promote Domestic Fertilizer Production

Published March 30, 2022

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators are urging the White House to prioritize domestic production of green fertilizer. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said the ammonia-based nitrogen fertilizer produced by regional hydrogen hubs will provide a stable supply for farmers and…

Grain Movement Influenced by Rising Costs

Published March 25, 2022

Grain elevators in the country are trying to move grain as quickly as possible. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Director Stu Letcher says efforts are underway to get ahead of rising costs. It's a situation where they need to…

Unpredictable Supply Chain

Published March 23, 2022

According to Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek, predictability is often viewed as more important than affordability and speed of transit for the supply chain. With fertilizer shipments being a concern for spring, Steenhoek says the supply chain’s 'just…

Lawmakers Ask for Help to Address High Fertilizer Prices

Published March 18, 2022

A group of Republican Senators, including North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, sent a letter to President Biden expressing concern about record-high fertilizer prices. The lawmakers ask the Biden administration to review all available options…

Fertilizer Markets Concerned About Russia-Ukraine War

Published March 12, 2022

Fertilizer prices continue to climb, partly in response to Russia and Ukraine’s war. StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says the markets are nervous. "All eyes are on European natural gas prices that are going higher, along with crude…

MN Bill Banning Use of Plastic-Coated Pesticides Introduced

Published March 11, 2022

A bill banning the sale and use of pesticides and fertilizers coated in plastic was introduced in the Minnesota House by South St. Paul Representative Rick Hansen. Hansen says the plastic coating remains are harmful to the environment. "Healthy soils…

USDA to Invest in Fertilizer Production

Published March 11, 2022

To address rising costs, USDA announced it will support domestic fertilizer production. USDA will make available $250 million through a new grant program.

Global Tensions Worsen Fertilizer Situation.

Published February 25, 2022

CHS Hedging fertilizer analyst Chris Short is watching the Russia/Ukraine conflict very closely. Short says it makes an already tight situation even more problematic. "On ammonia and definitely on UAN, we're in big trouble; that's best the way to put…

Articles tagged under: fertilizer

Match Nitrogen to Yield Potential

Fertilizer Logistics May Be Challenging

Lawmakers Promote Domestic Fertilizer Production

Grain Movement Influenced by Rising Costs

Unpredictable Supply Chain

Lawmakers Ask for Help to Address High Fertilizer Prices

Fertilizer Markets Concerned About Russia-Ukraine War

MN Bill Banning Use of Plastic-Coated Pesticides Introduced

USDA to Invest in Fertilizer Production

Global Tensions Worsen Fertilizer Situation.

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