Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Lawmakers Promote Domestic Fertilizer Production
Published March 30, 2022
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators are urging the White House to prioritize domestic production of green fertilizer. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said the ammonia-based nitrogen fertilizer produced by regional hydrogen hubs will provide a stable supply for farmers and…Grain Movement Influenced by Rising Costs
Published March 25, 2022
Grain elevators in the country are trying to move grain as quickly as possible. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Director Stu Letcher says efforts are underway to get ahead of rising costs. It's a situation where they need to…Unpredictable Supply Chain
Published March 23, 2022
According to Soy Transportation Coalition Executive Director Mike Steenhoek, predictability is often viewed as more important than affordability and speed of transit for the supply chain. With fertilizer shipments being a concern for spring, Steenhoek says the supply chain’s 'just…Lawmakers Ask for Help to Address High Fertilizer Prices
Published March 18, 2022
A group of Republican Senators, including North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, sent a letter to President Biden expressing concern about record-high fertilizer prices. The lawmakers ask the Biden administration to review all available options…Fertilizer Markets Concerned About Russia-Ukraine War
Published March 12, 2022
Fertilizer prices continue to climb, partly in response to Russia and Ukraine’s war. StoneX Group Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville says the markets are nervous. "All eyes are on European natural gas prices that are going higher, along with crude…MN Bill Banning Use of Plastic-Coated Pesticides Introduced
Published March 11, 2022
A bill banning the sale and use of pesticides and fertilizers coated in plastic was introduced in the Minnesota House by South St. Paul Representative Rick Hansen. Hansen says the plastic coating remains are harmful to the environment. "Healthy soils…USDA to Invest in Fertilizer Production
Published March 11, 2022
To address rising costs, USDA announced it will support domestic fertilizer production. USDA will make available $250 million through a new grant program.Global Tensions Worsen Fertilizer Situation.
Published February 25, 2022
CHS Hedging fertilizer analyst Chris Short is watching the Russia/Ukraine conflict very closely. Short says it makes an already tight situation even more problematic. "On ammonia and definitely on UAN, we're in big trouble; that's best the way to put…A Big Fall Fertilizer Season
Published February 10, 2022
StoneX Group Financial Director of Fertilizer Josh Linville thinks the United States had one of its biggest fall fertilizer runs on record last year. "That emptied the system; we ended with hardly anything left in the stockpiles," says Linville. "We…