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Fertilizer Prices at a Stalemate

Published March 2, 2023

The fertilizer outlook for spring is optimistic. StoneX Group Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says phosphate prices are at a stalemate with demand. With demand being more variable, prices won't have a chance to rise to previous highs. Global…
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Avoiding Future Fertilizer Supply Problems

Published February 27, 2023

When Russia invaded Ukraine one year ago, fertilizer supplies were impacted. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the Administration is taking steps to avoid future supply shocks. During the Ag Outlook Forum, Vilsack highlighted 21 projects to increase fertilizer efficiency. Sustainability…
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Price Spike Still Possible

Published February 15, 2023

Fertilizer prices started out 2023 on a downward trend. CoBank Lead Grain and Farm Supply Analyst Ken Zuckerberg says geopolitical factors may cause another spike in prices. "If Russia restricts natural gas to Europe, I think prices are going to…
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Fertilizer Bill Heard in Bismarck

Published January 26, 2023

House Bill 1369 would transfer $500 million from North Dakota’s Strategic Investment and Improvements Fund to the Fertilizer Development Fund. The goal is for the state to incentivize a plant to convert natural gas to nitrogen fertilizer. Agriculture Commissioner Doug…
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Fertilizer Fee Increase Proposed

Published January 26, 2023

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking an increase in the fertilizer tonnage fee to fund inspections, permitting and nitrogen point source evaluations. The fee would increase from 39 cents per ton to 64 cents. State Representative Bobbie Harder questioned…
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‘Worst is Behind Us’

Published January 21, 2023

Retail fertilizer prices are trending lower. "When we look at where prices are today versus recent history, there's nothing normal about it, but this is a blessing," said Josh Linville, director of fertilizer, StoneX. "Prices seem like they're starting to…
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Fertilizer Price Outlook

Published January 18, 2023

A new report from S and P Commodity Insights suggests fertilizer prices will likely remain steady going into the spring season. After a disappointing fall application season, there is more than adequate supplies of phosphate and potash for this spring.…
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Stick to the Basics

Published January 9, 2023

NDSU Extension Soil Scientist Dave Franzen says there are ways to save money on fertilizer. "Focus on the basics; nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur." Due to the drought, nitrogen levels in the soil were higher than normal."The residual soil nitrate…
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Fertilizer Costs to Increase

Published January 7, 2023

NDSU Ag Finance Specialist Bryon Parman expects fertilizer prices to increase this spring. "Seasonally, we'll probably see a little upswing, but the elevated costs aren't due to seasonal trends, but more so with what's going on around the globe." Parman…
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