Articles tagged under: fertilizer
New Loveland Products Fertilizer Boosts Yields
Published March 8, 2024
A recently released biological fertilizer from Loveland Products, Terramar, can help supplement a producer’s plant fertility treatments by reducing plant stress and improving nutrient uptake. Agricen Senior Director of Commercial Development Scott Lay says they have been seeing consistent yield…Mosaic Adds Biologicals
Published March 4, 2024
The Mosaic Company has expanded its portfolio with two new biological products, Biopath and PowerCoat. "We're all about creating that advanced crop nutrition," said Sherry Koch, senior technical sales manager. "Now we can also add that second component of the…Nutrien Sales Drop 23 Percent
Published February 23, 2024
Nutrien generated net earnings of $1.3 billion in 2023, down from a record $7.6 billion in 2022. Global potash demand was strong through the second half of the year and is expected to recover to trend levels this year. The…Busy Fall Fertilizer Season
Published January 26, 2024
Ag retailers were able to take advantage of good field conditions and a lot of fertilizer was applied this past fall. "Out of Minot here, we did probably just about 20,000 acres this fall," said Hunter Schriner, agronomy sales rep, Dakota…New Fertilizer Hub Coming to Hallock, MN
Published January 23, 2024
CHS is building a 25,000-ton fertilizer hub in Hallock, Minnesota. This plant is expected to be open in the spring of 2025 and will be located on the same property as the CHS canola plant. CHS Executive Director Vice President…NCGA Disappointed in Phosphate Fertilizer Decision
Published January 19, 2024
The International Trade Commission upheld its previous decision for duties on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco and Russia. The U.S. Court of International Trade will now review the decision and issue a final ruling. The Commerce Department will also weigh…Crop Nutrition Consolidation a Concern
Published December 13, 2023
Concentration within the meatpacking business has been the crosshairs for many years. A bill is now being introduced in the Senate asking USDA to investigate possible anticompetitive activity within the fertilizer industry. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley and Wisconsin Senator Tammy…Any Expansion of Israel-Hamas War Would Impact Fertilizer Supply
Published November 29, 2023
Fertilizer prices have moderated and demand remains strong. However, Mosaic Chief Economist Andy Jung is monitoring trouble spots around the world including the conflict in Israel and Palestine. "Depending on the severity of any conflagration in the Middle East, it…Lowered Tariffs Should Help Fertilizer Prices
Published November 16, 2023
Tariff changes could save farmers money on fertilizer for the upcoming year. The U.S. Department of Commerce made a decision to significantly lower duties placed on phosphate fertilizers imported from Morocco. National Corn Growers Association Director of Public Policy for…