Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Ada, MN Farmers Working Through Harvest Challenges
Published November 6, 2018
Based at Ada, Minnesota, West Central Ag Services agronomist Mike Nelson says farmers are trying to wrap up sugarbeet harvest. "In general tonnage has been good, but sugars are a little poorer in the late part of the season," says…Farmers Trying to Squeeze in Fall Fieldwork
Published November 2, 2018
Due to wet conditions in early October, farmers are working double time to squeeze in fall fieldwork. However, decisions may be challenging with uncertainty about next year’s acreage mix. From an agronomic standpoint, Midwest Consulting owner Dave Svobodny says having…An Earnings Turnaround for CF Industries
Published November 1, 2018
CF Industries is reporting third quarter earnings of $30 million. That compares to a loss of $87 million one year ago. Sales for the fertilizer company are up 20 percent. The outlook is also positive. CF Industries expects U.S. farmers…Watch for Late Season Weeds
Published August 16, 2018
Keeping fall weeds in check is a good start to next year’s weed control plan. Dakota Agronomy Partners-Newberg, North Dakota location manager Shane Lester says be mindful of late season weed once the crop is harvested. "When we start thinking…The Availability of P is Critical
Published June 27, 2018
Fertility is a significant limiting factor for yield. West Central Distribution technical specialist Steve Carlson cites the availability of phosphorus. "The International Plant Nutrition Institute does a great job and looks at the soil tests they get every year and…More Soybean Acres Expected in Brazil
Published May 17, 2018
Early sales of fertilizer in Brazil indicate an increase of soybean acres for 2019. Brazilian Agriculture Consulting owner Kory Melby cites Brazil’s national fertilizer association which is reporting a 25 percent increase year-over-year for April fertilizer sales. “Historically, that gives…Dayton Adjusts HOS Regs to Move Fertilizer
Published May 16, 2018
Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has issued an emergency order, waiving hours-of-service regulations for the movement of anhydrous ammonia and other fertilizer. This emergency order is in effect until the end of the month.Mosaic to Move Corporate Headquarters to Florida
Published May 15, 2018
The Mosaic Company is moving its corporate headquarters from the Twin Cities to the Tampa Bay area. The decision will bring Mosaic closer to most of its phosphate production and shorten the distance to its new Brazilian fertilizer business. Mosaic…SD Farmers Seeing Fertilizer Application Delays
Published May 14, 2018
The Wilmot, South Dakota area hasn’t experienced any fertilizer shortages, However, with farmers in the fields at the same time, fertilizer spreaders are trying to keep up. "We haven't heard that the actual product has been unavailable," says Wilmot farmer…