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2Q Financials Reported by Nutrien

Published July 30, 2019

Nutrien reports second quarter net earnings of $858 million. That’s up from $741 million in the same quarter last year. Retail sales for the Saskatchewan-based fertilizer company were down, due to “severe” weather in the U.S., but company officials expect…
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Feed the Crop

Published June 20, 2019

Nitrogen has been lost this spring, especially in the wetter areas. Helena product manager Dr. Jim Loken says that is evident once you get a close look at the stand. "I was walking fields in southeastern South Dakota and if…
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Fertilizer Supplies Being Spread Thin

Published May 14, 2019

As more and more tractor tires start turning in the fields, fertilizer supplies are being spread thin. According to Dahlen Farmers Elevator general manager Mike Kratchovil, the supplies are there for now. The hiccup comes with delivery to the distributors.…
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Fertilizer Can Be Forgiving with Corn Planting

Published May 13, 2019

Fertilizer supplies may become tight as more and more tractor tires turn in the fields. NDSU Extension soil specialist Dave Franzen says so far supplies are okay. "However, there will be tremendous pressure on them this week. I wouldn't be…
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Have a Plan for Spring Planting

Published April 26, 2019

Over the past week, warm temperatures and dry weather have helped shape up soil conditions. "However, there is a thing as starting too soon," says Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso. "Look at the extended forecast. If the soil temperature…
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Hours of Service Waiver Issued for Transporting Fertilizer

Published April 24, 2019

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order granting an hours of service waiver for drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizers. The order comes as farmers in the state are facing spring planting delays due to late…
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Minot Farmers Start Fieldwork

Published April 19, 2019

A few farmers around Minot, North Dakota are getting started in the field. Dakota Agronomy Partners crop advisor Alex Fornshell says they began spreading fertilizer last week. "Within the last few days, a handful of farmers are starting to seed…
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Stocking Up for Spring Planting

Published April 16, 2019

Farmers are pulling out the planters in preparation for the 2019 growing season. CHS Devils Lake Agronomy Sales Manager Jeremy Safranski says planting is about three weeks away for area farmers, five to seven days behind average. "There is some…
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Book Fertilizer Needs Early

Published April 12, 2019

Flooding south of the Northern Plains has already caused problems getting product moved north. Bottineau, North Dakota-based Dakota Agronomy Partners Northeast Region Manager Darren Jantz is advising his customers to book their spring fertilizer needs soon. "Farmers didn't get much…
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