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USDA Offers New Fertilizer Grants

Published Yesterday

The USDA is offering $500 million in grants to try and increase domestic fertilizer production. In Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s address to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Vilsack said the agency is now accepting applications by independent…
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Uncertain Fertilizer Outlook

Published September 23, 2022

While some fertilzer plants are cutting back due to high natural gas prices, others are restarting production. StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville believes government intervention may be needed to actually help offset high natural gas prices. Fertilizer prices…
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A New On-Seed Product from Pivot Bio

Published September 4, 2022

To help offset high prices the availability of fertilizer, Pivot Bio launched PIVOT Bio PROVEN 40 On-Seed and Return. Commercial Agronomist Seda Klachko says it’s the only on-seed application of microbial nitrogen on the market. "Our on-seed product is exactly…
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Phosphate Supplies Remain a Concern

Published August 22, 2022

Industry consultant Mike Rahm says China is one of the biggest hurdles for the fertilizer supply. China is one of the world's largest exporters of finished phosphate products. "In 2021, China exported about 10 million tons of products and the…
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Fertilizer Timing is Important

Published August 22, 2022

Before making a fertilizer purchase, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Alan Blaylock wants farmers to know what the fields need. Soil test right after the combine moves through the field. "Obviously, a key part of that fall fertilizer program is the soil…
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New ADM Fertilizer Terminal in MN

Published August 12, 2022

ADM has a new fertilizer terminal and blender at the St. Paul Alter River Terminal in St. Paul, Minnesota. It’s a 40,000-ton fertilizer warehouse with seven large storage bins for bulk products, three micro bins and a high-capacity blending and…
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Making the Fertilizer Decision

Published July 26, 2022

NDSU Extension’s updated fertilizer recommendations will be available online by mid-August. "The biggest change is we've expanded our nitrogen costs," said Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen. Innovus Agra farm business management coach Bret Oelke said timing is important. "Do farmers…
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Fertilizer Prices Remain Higher Than Last Year

Published July 24, 2022

Prices for most of the eight major fertilizers are lower now than June. Potash is the exception. According to DTN Fertilizer Reporter Russ Quinn, potash is slightly more expensive at $885 per ton. "A good chunk of the world's potash…
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Buy Now or Wait-and-See

Published July 24, 2022

Fall fertilizer decisions will be different for every farm. "If you're willing to pay the money today to make sure you've got supplies, you may pay a little more," said Josh Linville, fertilizer specialist, StoneX Group. "If you wait, you…
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