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Know Your Cost of Production Going Into 2022

Published Today

Higher input costs could lower farm income potential for crop producers next year. Fertilizer costs are getting a lot of attention. "Almost all fertilizer products are up double what they were compared to one year ago." MinnStar Bank Farm Management…

Geared Up for Spring

Published Today

CHS Ag Services, which serves northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota, enjoyed a record fall for the volume of fertilizer sold and applied. General Manager Ryan Anderson says the open fall allowed the company to get those acres covered. "Having…

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Managing the Risk of High Input Costs

Published Yesterday

Input costs have marched upward, especially for fertilizer. CHS Executive Vice President of Country Operations Rick Dusek says ag retailers have a role in helping the farmer manage that risk. "If you're going to buy and apply fertilizer at these…

NCGA Disappointed with Fertilizer Tariff Decision

Published December 1, 2021

After CF Industries filed a complaint that UAN imports from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago are unfairly subsidized, the U.S. Department of Commerce recommended countervailing duties on fertilizers from those countries. The National Corn Growers Association is disappointed with the department’s…

High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring

Published December 1, 2021

High fertilizer prices are expected to stick around for the next six months. A new report from CoBank shows record general inflation, higher natural gas prices, tight global nitrogen supplies and strong farmer demand will all continue to contribute to…

A Busy Fall Fertilizer Season

Published November 29, 2021

Fertilizer prices are at all-time highs. Despite the sticker shock, CHS Ag Services Sales Manager Andrew Schultz says a lot of fertilizer was applied this fall. "We had a record fall this year in terms of the amount of tons…

Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead

Published November 26, 2021

Supply chain issues could worsen in 2022. There’s already a shortage of glyphosate and glufosinate. "We're not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel just yet," said Roland Fumasi, regional manager, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness. Seed prices are…

Amicus Brief on Fertilizer Being Reviewed by ITC

Published November 24, 2021

The U.S. Court of International Trade will review an amicus brief on fertilizer from the National Corn Growers Association, the Agricultural Retailers Association and other agriculture groups. The court is considering a case on tariffs of phosphorous fertilizers imported from…

Fertilizer Prices Could Be Worse

Published November 12, 2021

Fertilizer prices continue to move higher. Supplies are tight and demand remains strong. According to StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville, activities around the globe are impacting nitrogen prices. "China, one of the world's major producers, effectively banned exports,…

Retailers Reluctant to Price Fertilizer for Spring

Published November 3, 2021

University of Minnesota Extension Educator Brad Carlson says most ag retailers are not willing to price fertilizer for spring. "We had a situation about 15 years ago when fertilizer prices spiked and a lot of dealers purchased product and the…

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Know Your Cost of Production Going Into 2022

Geared Up for Spring

Managing the Risk of High Input Costs

NCGA Disappointed with Fertilizer Tariff Decision

High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring

A Busy Fall Fertilizer Season

Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead

Amicus Brief on Fertilizer Being Reviewed by ITC

Fertilizer Prices Could Be Worse

Retailers Reluctant to Price Fertilizer for Spring

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