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Ag Alliance Asks for DOJ Investigation

Published December 9, 2021

The Family Farm Action Alliance is asking the Justice Department to investigate the current upswing in fertilizer prices to determine if it is due to market manipulation by fertilizer companies. There are four companies that dominate the North American nitrogen…

Higher Fertilizer Prices Driven By Supply

Published December 5, 2021

Unlike 2008, the current spike in fertilizer prices is being driven by supply. "In 2008 there wasn't an issue finding fertilizer," says Josh Linvillle, Director of Fertilizer, StoneX Group. "If you waited a few days, you'd pay more, but it…

Know Your Cost of Production Going Into 2022

Published December 3, 2021

Higher input costs could lower farm income potential next year. Fertilizer costs are getting a lot of attention. "Almost all fertilizer products are up double what they were compared to one year ago." MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse…

Geared Up for Spring

Published December 3, 2021

CHS Ag Services, which serves northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota, enjoyed a record fall for the volume of fertilizer sold and applied. General Manager Ryan Anderson says the open fall allowed the company to get those acres covered. "Having…

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Managing the Risk of High Input Costs

Published December 2, 2021

Input costs have marched upward, especially for fertilizer. CHS Executive Vice President of Country Operations Rick Dusek says ag retailers have a role in helping the farmer manage that risk. "If you're going to buy and apply fertilizer at these…

NCGA Disappointed with Fertilizer Tariff Decision

Published December 1, 2021

After CF Industries filed a complaint that UAN imports from Russia, Trinidad and Tobago are unfairly subsidized, the U.S. Department of Commerce recommended countervailing duties on fertilizers from those countries. The National Corn Growers Association is disappointed with that decision.…

High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring

Published December 1, 2021

High fertilizer prices are expected to stick around for the next six months. A new report from CoBank shows record general inflation, higher natural gas prices, tight global nitrogen supplies and strong farmer demand will all continue to contribute to…

A Busy Fall Fertilizer Season

Published November 29, 2021

Fertilizer prices are at all-time highs. Despite the sticker shock, CHS Ag Services Sales Manager Andrew Schultz says a lot of fertilizer was applied this fall. "We had a record fall this year in terms of the amount of tons…

Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead

Published November 26, 2021

Supply chain issues could worsen in 2022. There’s already a shortage of glyphosate and glufosinate. "We're not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel just yet," said Roland Fumasi, regional manager, RaboResearch Food and Agribusiness. Seed prices are…

Amicus Brief on Fertilizer Being Reviewed by ITC

Published November 24, 2021

The U.S. Court of International Trade will review an amicus brief on fertilizer from the National Corn Growers Association, the Agricultural Retailers Association and other agriculture groups. The court is considering a case on tariffs of phosphorous fertilizers imported from…

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Ag Alliance Asks for DOJ Investigation

Higher Fertilizer Prices Driven By Supply

Know Your Cost of Production Going Into 2022

Geared Up for Spring

Managing the Risk of High Input Costs

NCGA Disappointed with Fertilizer Tariff Decision

High Fertilizer Prices to Continue Through Spring

A Busy Fall Fertilizer Season

Input Costs Going Up, Availability Challenges Ahead

Amicus Brief on Fertilizer Being Reviewed by ITC

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