Articles tagged under: urea
Higher Urea Rates Impact Sugarbeet Stands
Published February 17, 2021
The University of Minnesota Extension completed two research trials considering a link between spring applied urea in sugarbeets and germination. Nutrient Management Specialist Dan Kaiser says higher than recommended rates impacted early sugarbeet stands. "If you look at recommended rates,…Fertilizer Prices Are On The Way Up
Published February 11, 2021
According to a weekly survey conducted by DTN, ag retailers said urea prices are up 16 percent from last month. DAP is 15 percent more expensive and UAN28 increased 14 percent. MAP values are now over $600 a ton, levels…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…Monitor Nitrogen Levels in Corn
Published July 10, 2019
With saturated soils, nitrogen may be lost in the corn. Channel technical agronomist Derek Crompton says the challenge will be trying to get into some of these wet fields. "You do have the avenue of talking to your local fly…Heavy Fieldwork Taking a Toll on Fertilizer Supplies
Published May 16, 2018
Farmers are in the fields all at once, and it’s taking a toll on fertilizer supplies. In the Wimbledon, North Dakota area, farmer Mike Clemens says "you couldn’t find a load of urea anywhere on Tuesday. We did put some…