Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Global Events Ripple Through Fertilizer Market
Published October 19, 2022
Farmers have been feeling the pain of high fertilizer prices since last year. Farmers Business Network Chief Economist Kevin McNew cites the latest FBN fertilizer report. "The bad news for farmers is fertilizer values are not going to get cheaper…FBN Releases First Fertilizer Report
Published October 13, 2022
Farmers Business Network released its first Fertilizer Price Transparency Report, that examines how fertilizer prices will impact farmers’ application rates this fall. The report shows- widespread fertilizer price variation across regions with nitrogen fertilizers costing about twice as much as…Fertilizer Delays Expected
Published October 10, 2022
Barge companies are starting to declare force majeure as the Mississippi River levels continue to drop. TStoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says that’s going to delay fertilizer coming north. "This is a situation that couldn't have happened at…USDA Offers New Fertilizer Grants
Published September 29, 2022
The USDA is offering $500 million in grants to try and increase domestic fertilizer production. In Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack’s address to the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, Vilsack said the agency is now accepting applications by independent…Uncertain Fertilizer Outlook
Published September 23, 2022
While some fertilzer plants are cutting back due to high natural gas prices, others are restarting production. StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville believes government intervention may be needed to actually help offset high natural gas prices. Fertilizer prices…A New On-Seed Product from Pivot Bio
Published September 4, 2022
To help offset high prices the availability of fertilizer, Pivot Bio launched PIVOT Bio PROVEN 40 On-Seed and Return. Commercial Agronomist Seda Klachko says it’s the only on-seed application of microbial nitrogen on the market. "Our on-seed product is exactly…Phosphate Supplies Remain a Concern
Published August 22, 2022
Industry consultant Mike Rahm says China is one of the biggest hurdles for the fertilizer supply. China is one of the world's largest exporters of finished phosphate products. "In 2021, China exported about 10 million tons of products and the…Fertilizer Timing is Important
Published August 22, 2022
Before making a fertilizer purchase, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Alan Blaylock wants farmers to know what the fields need. Soil test right after the combine moves through the field. "Obviously, a key part of that fall fertilizer program is the soil…New ADM Fertilizer Terminal in MN
Published August 12, 2022
ADM has a new fertilizer terminal and blender at the St. Paul Alter River Terminal in St. Paul, Minnesota. It’s a 40,000-ton fertilizer warehouse with seven large storage bins for bulk products, three micro bins and a high-capacity blending and…