Articles tagged under: fertilizer
Maximizing Fertizer ROI
Published December 24, 2021
Maximizing return on investment is the name of the game with high fertilizer costs. NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says the focus should be based on maximizing "Our fertilizer recommendations are set up to do just that. We may…Fertilizer Prices May Bring More Sticker Shock in Spring 2022
Published December 22, 2021
Nearing the end of 2021, fertilizer prices remain significantly higher. DTN Fertilizer Analyst Russ Quinn says fertilizer is expected to be available in the spring, but the prices may still bring sticker shock. "We've seen fertilizer prices increase for a…AFBF Asks Biden Administration to Help Alleviate Input Costs
Published December 16, 2021
The American Farm Bureau Federation wants the Biden administration to help U.S. agriculture push high fertilizer prices down. President Zippy Duvall says the administration can help resolve supply chain disruptions and remove import duties. Read more.AFBF Fertilizer Report Takes Deep Dive Into High Prices
Published December 16, 2021
A new report from the American Farm Bureau Federation takes a deeper look at the higher than usual fertilizer costs. AFBF economist Shelby Meyer says there are many factors contributing to higher costs, including strong domestic and global demand, low…Many Dynamics At Play in the Fertilizer Market
Published December 9, 2021
Fertilizer prices are driven by global supply and demand factors. The Mosaic Company Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs Ben Pratt says that’s especially true for phosphate. "Most notably, with a shortage of supply to meet demand, some…A Critical Time for Fertilizer
Published December 9, 2021
The next six weeks will be critical for fertilizer. AgResource Company President Dan Basse made those comments during the American Seed Trade Association’s Seed Expo on Tuesday. "As we turn the calendar to 2022, it's important to see an elevated…Ag Alliance Asks for DOJ Investigation
Published December 9, 2021
The Family Farm Action Alliance is asking the Justice Department to investigate the current upswing in fertilizer prices to determine if it is due to market manipulation by fertilizer companies. There are four companies that dominate the North American nitrogen…Higher Fertilizer Prices Driven By Supply
Published December 5, 2021
Unlike 2008, the current spike in fertilizer prices is being driven by supply. "In 2008 there wasn't an issue finding fertilizer," says Josh Linvillle, Director of Fertilizer, StoneX Group. "If you waited a few days, you'd pay more, but it…Know Your Cost of Production Going Into 2022
Published December 3, 2021
Higher input costs could lower farm income potential next year. Fertilizer costs are getting a lot of attention. "Almost all fertilizer products are up double what they were compared to one year ago." MinnStar Bank Farm Management Analyst Kent Thiesse…