Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Lawmakers Oppose Additional Fertilizer Import Tariffs
Published August 13, 2020
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled imports of cheap phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco are likely harming U.S. fertilizer manufacturers, allowing countervailing duties to be implemented. Kansas Senator Jerry Moran and seven other Republican Senators sent a letter to…MN Nitrogen Fertilizer Rule Goes Into Effect Next Month
Published August 3, 2020
Starting in September, fall nitrogen fertilizer application in Minnesota will be restricted in areas vulnerable to groundwater contamination. The Groundwater Protection rule restricts the use of nitrogen fertilizer in the fall and on frozen soils in Minnesota. Depending on where…ND Farmers Start to Applying Fertilizer
Published May 13, 2020
Northern Plains farmers didn't have much time to apply fertilizer last fall. Now, the work is getting done. "Fertilizer demand has been been hectic, but manageable," said Chris Kolstoe, agronomy manager, CHS Ag Services. "We've been applying for a few…Crop Watch
Published May 12, 2020
Fieldwork varies across the Northern Plains. "In the western part of North Dakota, conditions look alright. Moving east and north, there are some wet pockets of ground that is taking awhile to get into," said Spencer Wagner, ag sales manager,…Goehring: Ag Industry Keeps Moving Forward
Published April 25, 2020
North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring says the primary focus for the ND Department of Agriculture is to keep the industry moving forward. There are many moving pieces right now. "Whether we're working on H2-A labors issues or working with…Ag Retailers Prepare for Spring Planting
Published March 27, 2020
Spring planting preparation for retailers could get more complicated this year. According to Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock, restrictions related to the coronavirus are making an impact. "We've been working on lots of transportation-related issues, people that…Elevators Prep for Spring Fieldwork
Published March 16, 2020
Local grain elevators are preparing for a busy spring. Maple River Grain and Agronomy manager Alex Richard says grain elevators are getting ready for increased fertilizer demand. "We're hoping we get a good warm up so we can get all…Soil Test, Soil Test, Soil Test
Published March 12, 2020
To begin the 2020 growing season, AgroLiquid Senior Sales Manager Galynn Beer is advising farmers to get a soil test. "I would expect with these wet soils heading into spring, guys will want to get phosphorus down early and get…CHS Ag Services Holds Annual Meeting
Published March 5, 2020
CHS Ag Services held their annual meeting in Grand Forks last week. Sales Manager Andrew Schulz says the event grows every year. "It's a product of what we're trying to do, bringing in good people and helping our farmers." Despite…