Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Farmers Face High Fertilizer Costs
Published January 6, 2025
Farmers are feeling the pinch of fertilizer prices, especially with high phosphorus costs. AGVISE Soil scientist John Breker says farmers are asking how much they can cut back on their phosphorus use without hurting yields. After a soil test, Breker…A Path Forward for Green Ammonia
Published December 4, 2024
Green ammonia fertilizer feeds the crop while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Minnesota Farmers Union Climate and Working Lands Program Director Ariel Kagan said this year’s Green Ammonia Summit will consider the opportunities with green ammonia. "We're going to be…Fertilizer Market Overcomes Supply Chain Struggle
Published November 27, 2024
U.S. fertilizer markets faced major challenges in 2024. Despite these obstacles, the industry has remained resilient. "The Canadian rail strike was a real scare," said Fertilizer Institute President and CEO Corey Rosenbush, noting the U.S. relies on Canada for 85…Analyst Warns Tariffs May Disrupt Fertilizer Exports
Published November 12, 2024
StoneX fertilizer market analyst Josh Linville is concerned what additional fertilizer tariffs would mean for U.S. exports. It’s a slippery slope that Linville worries could lead to a trade war with Russia. "If the Trump administration gets into a little…Agtegra Receives USDA Fertilizer Grant
Published October 30, 2024
USDA is awarding over $120 million to fund six fertilizer projects through its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Agtegra Cooperative in South Dakota is receiving a $3 million grant to build a fertilizer manufacturing facility and to increase its storage capacity.…Soil Sampling Season
Published September 27, 2024
Compared to commodity prices, fall fertilizer costs are not ideal. University of Minnesota Nutrient Management Specialist Daniel Kaiser sees soil testing as a good option. “It's good to know some information before you're making some of those decisions.” Soil sampling…The Push-Pull of the Fertilizer Market
Published September 6, 2024
Farmers seem to be waiting for lower fertilizer prices while the retail sector holds prices firm. “What we’ve seen before were a lot of signals prices should go higher; suddenly you wake up one morning and the price is falling,”…Crops Behind Schedule, But Can Catch Up
Published July 12, 2024
Persistent rain and windy days resulted in a delay in the spraying regiment in the southern Red River Valley. Thunder Seed District Sales Manager Derek Haug is also seeing nitrogen issues. "There's a lot of areas where you can see…More Domestic Fertilizer Projects Funded
Published May 23, 2024
USDA has awarded $83 million through its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program for projects in 12 states, including North Dakota and Minnesota. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said these grants will help increase domestic fertilizer production and strengthen the supply chain. Sustane…