Articles tagged under: phosphate
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…Updated Fertilizer Recommendations Could Save Farmers Money
Published March 11, 2021
Fertilizer prices are higher this year, especially phosphate. Before farmers buy fertilizer, NDSU Extension Soil Specialist Dave Franzen says to review updated fertilizer recommendations. "We decreased the critical phosphate test needed for soybeans. We do have a lot of soils…ITC Asked Not to Impose Duties on Phosphate Fertilizer
Published March 3, 2021
Eleven senators, led by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran, are asking the International Trade Commission not to impose countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer imports from Russia and Morocco. In a letter to the ITC, the lawmakers said these duties will result…ND Farmers Start to Applying Fertilizer
Published May 13, 2020
Northern Plains farmers didn't have much time to apply fertilizer last fall. Now, the work is getting done. "Fertilizer demand has been been hectic, but manageable," said Chris Kolstoe, agronomy manager, CHS Ag Services. "We've been applying for a few…