Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Making the Fertilizer Decision
Published July 26, 2022
NDSU Extension’s updated fertilizer recommendations will be available online by mid-August. "The biggest change is we've expanded our nitrogen costs," said Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen. Innovus Agra farm business management coach Bret Oelke said timing is important. "Do farmers…Fertilizer Prices Remain Higher Than Last Year
Published July 24, 2022
Prices for most of the eight major fertilizers are lower now than June. Potash is the exception. According to DTN Fertilizer Reporter Russ Quinn, potash is slightly more expensive at $885 per ton. "A good chunk of the world's potash…Buy Now or Wait-and-See
Published July 24, 2022
Fall fertilizer decisions will be different for every farm. "If you're willing to pay the money today to make sure you've got supplies, you may pay a little more," said Josh Linville, fertilizer specialist, StoneX Group. "If you wait, you…Global Factors at Play in the Nitrogen Market
Published July 24, 2022
As farmers consider fall fertilizer purchases, several global factors continue to weigh on costs. Nutrien Ag Solutions Chief Economist Jason Newton says seasonality is a big factor for nitrogen fertilizer. "Nitrogen prices globally are expected to decline going into the…International Trade Commission Rejects Fertilizer Tariffs
Published July 18, 2022
The U.S. International Trade Commission ruled against imposing tariffs on nitrogen fertilizers imported from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago. The decision comes after CF Industries filed a petition with the ITC in 2021, seeking tariffs on urea ammonium nitrate. The…Nutrien Ag Solutions to Increase Potash Production
Published June 10, 2022
Nutrien Ag Solutions, the world’s biggest fertilizer company, is going to increase potash production to 18 million tons by 2025. Interim President Ken Seitz credits global supply constraints and food insecurity for the investment. "We expect supply challenges across energy,…Russia Fertilizer Export Quotas Set Through End of Year
Published June 6, 2022
The Russian government set export quotas for fertilizer through the end of the year. The decision to extend export quotas is designed to prevent domestic shortages of fertilizer. Russia continues to sell fertilizer to South America and Asia despite western…An Attempt to Normalize Shipments from Black Sea Region
Published June 1, 2022
The United Nations is trying to facilitate grain and fertilizer exports out of Russia. A senior United Nations official describes the meetings in Moscow as “constructive.” UN officials have also been in Washington, D.C. for negotiations on the same topic.…Match Nitrogen to Yield Potential
Published May 6, 2022
With the high cost of nitrogen and a delay in spring planting, NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen encourages farmers to match nitrogen to yield potential. Especially in the northern Red River Valley. "On our nitrogen calculator, we have high…