Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Vilsack Visits Farm Progress Show
Published August 31, 2023
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Farm Progress Show where he spoke about fertilizer initiatives to support fertilizer production plants in the U.S. "We're learning more about how to efficiently use fertilizer. There is some indication that as much…Fertilizer Recommendations Added for Sugarbeets
Published May 4, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dr. Dan Kaiser has updated sugarbeet fertilizer guidelines for Minnesota farmers. While the N, P, and K recommendations have not changed, Kaiser says sulfur, boron and manganese recommendations have been added. "For boron, you…Fertilizer Will Likely Tighten
Published May 4, 2023
Supplies are good for ag retailers beginning the spring fertilizer season. However, StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville expects supplies to tighten as warehouses need to be refilled. "So much of the marketplace is taking a just-in-time demand approach to…Fertilizer Market Strengthens Ahead of the Season
Published May 1, 2023
StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says fertilizer prices are firming up. "The market realized we do have a season in front of us, we do have demand." Phosphate prices jumped up $50 per ton on the nearby, urea is…Ready for a Strong Fertilizer Season
Published April 7, 2023
Farmers and ag retailers are finalizing crop nutrition plans for the upcoming growing season. According to CHS President and CEO Jay Debertin, the industry is ready to go. "Supplies are strong; we're full and ready to go. We just have…Fertilizer Prices at a Stalemate
Published March 2, 2023
The fertilizer outlook for spring is optimistic. StoneX Group Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says phosphate prices are at a stalemate with demand. With demand being more variable, prices won't have a chance to rise to previous highs. Global…Avoiding Future Fertilizer Supply Problems
Published February 27, 2023
When Russia invaded Ukraine one year ago, fertilizer supplies were impacted. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the Administration is taking steps to avoid future supply shocks. During the Ag Outlook Forum, Vilsack highlighted 21 projects to increase fertilizer efficiency. Sustainability…Price Spike Still Possible
Published February 15, 2023
Fertilizer prices started out 2023 on a downward trend. CoBank Lead Grain and Farm Supply Analyst Ken Zuckerberg says geopolitical factors may cause another spike in prices. "If Russia restricts natural gas to Europe, I think prices are going to…Fertilizer Bill Heard in Bismarck
Published January 26, 2023
House Bill 1369 would transfer $500 million from North Dakota’s Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to the Fertilizer Development Fund. The goal is for the state to incentivize a plant to convert natural gas to nitrogen fertilizer. Agriculture Commissioner Doug…