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Surge in Soybean Acres Shifts ND’s Nutrient Needs

Published December 4, 2025

Soybeans may fix their own nitrogen, but a balanced fertility approach is a must. "We've seen a huge influx of soybean acres across the state in North Dakota, and we have to recognize that this is fundamentally changing nutrient removal…

Soil Sampling Key to Smarter Fall Fertilizer Decisions

Published October 15, 2025

With many farmers preparing for their fall fertilizer applications, Agvise Soil Scientist John Breker says it all starts with soil sampling. "With fertilizer prices as high as they are, it's important to have up-to-date soil test information so you know…

Fertilizer Prices Push Higher

Published September 12, 2025

According to a new report from Farm Bureau Market Intel, phosphates have had the biggest increase this year. At the Gulf, DAP prices went from $583 per ton in January to nearly $800 in August. That’s a 36 percent increase…

Fertilizer Expansion for Legacy Cooperative

Published August 18, 2025

Legacy Cooperative has unveiled its new high-capacity fertilizer blending facility in Egeland, North Dakota. The facility is built to streamline logistics and improve product availability.

Fertilizer Market Update

Published July 14, 2025

In the latest update from StoneX Fertilizer Specialist Josh Linville, North American urea markets are moving higher. China surprised the market by increasing its urea export quota from two million tons to three million. The ceasefire between Israel and Iran…

U.S. Announces 35 Percent Tariff on Canadian Goods

Published July 11, 2025

President Donald Trump has announced a 35 percent tariff on all Canadian goods starting next month, citing Canada’s failure to curb the flow of fentanyl into the United States. In a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump said…

Fertilizer Markets Disrupted by Geopolitical Tensions

Published June 19, 2025

Global strife is impacting fertilizer supplies. "Ukraine made an attack on major Russian nitrogen production facilities," said StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville. "Qatar sits in the Persian Gulf, near Iran. Iran, of course, their production is offline because…

Global Nitrogen Fertilizer Supply Remains Tight

Published May 9, 2025

The global supply of nitrogen fertilizer is still very low, with Chinese exports absent. "Global supplies are still very, very tight," said StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville. "When we look at the major issues of the world, nothing's…

Plan for Fertility Success

Published May 6, 2025

Managing crop fertility requires a plan. "Let's get started in the fall with a good soil test and get a good base program out there," said AgroLiquid Sales Account Manager Brad Schultz. "Then we can start to look ahead and…

Legislators Consider Funding for Fertilizer Innovation

Published March 29, 2025

A bill supporting Minnesota-made fertilizer production was discussed in the Minnesota House Agriculture Committee. Introduced by Representative Nathan Nelson, the proposal seeks to establish a grant program to help convert co-products from existing manufacturing processes into viable fertilizers. Olivia, Minnesota,…

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Surge in Soybean Acres Shifts ND’s Nutrient Needs

Soil Sampling Key to Smarter Fall Fertilizer Decisions

Fertilizer Prices Push Higher

Fertilizer Expansion for Legacy Cooperative

Fertilizer Market Update

U.S. Announces 35 Percent Tariff on Canadian Goods

Fertilizer Markets Disrupted by Geopolitical Tensions

Global Nitrogen Fertilizer Supply Remains Tight

Plan for Fertility Success

Legislators Consider Funding for Fertilizer Innovation

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