Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Have a Plan for Spring Planting
Published April 26, 2019
Over the past week, warm temperatures and dry weather have helped shape up soil conditions. "However, there is a thing as starting too soon," says Huso Crop Consulting owner Mark Huso. "Look at the extended forecast. If the soil temperature…Hours of Service Waiver Issued for Transporting Fertilizer
Published April 24, 2019
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has issued an executive order granting an hours of service waiver for drivers transporting anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizers. The order comes as farmers in the state are facing spring planting delays due to late…Margins Tight, But Loan Renewal Season Went Relatively Well
Published April 22, 2019
Decent yields this past year helped farmers start 2019 in better financial condition than anticipated. AgCountry Farm Credit Services President/CEO Marc Knisely says large crop inventories remain in the bin "and because it was a wet, late harvest, a number…Minot Farmers Start Fieldwork
Published April 19, 2019
A few farmers around Minot, North Dakota are getting started in the field. Dakota Agronomy Partners crop advisor Alex Fornshell says they began spreading fertilizer last week. "Within the last few days, a handful of farmers are starting to seed…Stocking Up for Spring Planting
Published April 16, 2019
Farmers are pulling out the planters in preparation for the 2019 growing season. CHS Devils Lake Agronomy Sales Manager Jeremy Safranski says planting is about three weeks away for area farmers, five to seven days behind average. "There is some…Book Fertilizer Needs Early
Published April 12, 2019
Flooding south of the Northern Plains has already caused problems getting product moved north. Bottineau, North Dakota-based Dakota Agronomy Partners Northeast Region Manager Darren Jantz is advising his customers to book their spring fertilizer needs soon. "Farmers didn't get much…Preparing for Spring Fertilizer Application
Published April 5, 2019
With the long and wet harvest, very little fertilizer was put down last fall. What does that mean for spring fieldwork? Rock ‘n Rock Agronomy owner Jason Hanson says that’s been a big question. Crops such as corn and wheat…A Few Factors at Play for Fertilizer Supply and Availability
Published April 1, 2019
Fertilizer is expected to be in high demand this spring, due to the wet fall limiting application in the Northern Plains. CHS Crop Nutrients Product Manager Todd Dysle says the following factors will impact supply and availability. "The production facility…Slow Rail Could Impact Fertilizer Movement
Published March 27, 2019
Floodwaters are still challenging rail movement through the Midwest. If there’s no significant recovery soon for the central corridor, this could impact fertilizer. BNSF Railway Director of Marketing for Agricultural Products Greg Guthrie says there’s been additional capacity added to…