Articles tagged under: fertilizer
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…Lawmakers Return to Bismarck
Published October 23, 2023
North Dakota Governor Doug Bergum has called state legislators back to Bismark for a special session. At the end of September, the North Dakota Supreme Court ruled the state appropriations bill violated the state Constitution’s single-subject rule. In addition to…Crookston Fertilizer Project Awarded Federal Grant
Published October 17, 2023
USDA has awarded nearly $53 million in awards under its Fertilizer Production Expansion Program. Seventeen projects will be funded including Northstar Lime of Crookston. The $4.4 million grant will allow Northstar Lime to expand its business to include the manufacturing…Anhydrous Values Push Higher, Other Fertilizer Prices Decline
Published September 28, 2023
Most retail fertilizer prices are dropping with one major exception. During the third week of September, the average retail price for anhydrous was $763 per ton. That’s 21 percent higher than a month ago. Three fertilizer categories had a significant…Vilsack Visits Farm Progress Show
Published August 31, 2023
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was at the Farm Progress Show where he spoke about fertilizer initiatives to support fertilizer production plants in the U.S. "We're learning more about how to efficiently use fertilizer. There is some indication that as much…Fertilizer Recommendations Added for Sugarbeets
Published May 4, 2023
University of Minnesota Extension Soil Scientist Dr. Dan Kaiser has updated sugarbeet fertilizer guidelines for Minnesota farmers. While the N, P, and K recommendations have not changed, Kaiser says sulfur, boron and manganese recommendations have been added. "For boron, you…Fertilizer Will Likely Tighten
Published May 4, 2023
Supplies are good for ag retailers beginning the spring fertilizer season. However, StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville expects supplies to tighten as warehouses need to be refilled. "So much of the marketplace is taking a just-in-time demand approach to…Fertilizer Market Strengthens Ahead of the Season
Published May 1, 2023
StoneX Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says fertilizer prices are firming up. "The market realized we do have a season in front of us, we do have demand." Phosphate prices jumped up $50 per ton on the nearby, urea is…