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Supply of fertilizer mixed, analyst says

A fertilizer market analyst says some supplies have been steady this spring while others are questionable. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says, “We have not heard anything as far as shortages or issues when it comes to potash or phosphate this spring. UAN is... Read More.

Farmers feeling the impact from high fertilizer prices

A fertilizer market expert says high prices are having an impact on farmers. Josh Linville is with StoneX Group and says, “They aren’t dealing with it well. This is already a year that most people will tell you farm economics don’t make a lot... Read More.

Fertilizer prices in an upswing, analyst says

A fertilizer market analyst says prices remain high heading into planting season. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says phosphate costs have been a concern. “The phosphate market started out high and it’s just gradually gotten a little bit higher as we go through the... Read More.

Assessing a fertilizer budget

An agronomist says farmers have been assessing their fertilizer budgets. Stephanie Zelinko with AgroLiquid says, “We’re dealing with a questionable marketplace where we have high interest rates, high input prices, but still those low commodity prices. We’ve been talking with guys about going back... Read More.

Building a Fertilizer Budget

A market specialist says typically 18-to-20% of a grower’s total input budget goes to fertilizer. On this episode of Managing for Profit with AgroLiquid, we’ll learn how a farmer can make the most of that expenditure. The post Building a Fertilizer Budget appeared first... Read More.

Fall fertilizer purchases bringing a sense of security

The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s thankful to have the inputs he needs for spring as tariff threats create more market uncertainty. Mark Senk tells Brownfield fertilizer buying has been especially unpredictable. “Phosphorus especially has been very expensive for last couple years,” he... Read More.

Fertilizer prices could jump soon, economist says

An ag economist says the outlook for fertilizer prices isn’t favorable for farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “My general bias here is that fertilizer prices are going to move higher as we get closer to spring. I think there’s certain product categories... Read More.

Trade tariffs would have a fertilizer impact

The executive director of Illinois Corn says if tariffs go into effect fertilizer pricing and availability could get complicated for U.S. farmers. President Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, but the tariffs have been delayed until March. Rodney Weinzierl... Read More.

TFI seeks fertilizer exemptions in any tariff orders

Pictured: TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute says he’s urging the Trump administration to exempt Canadian fertilizer products from any tariff orders. Corey Rosenbusch... Read More.

Be careful with fertilizer cutbacks

A crop nutrition lead at The Mosaic Company says the current state of the ag economy has many growers considering cutbacks on fertilizer applications.  Tryston Beyrer says making too many cuts could have longer-term impacts. “Fertility is a large portion of the budget,” he says.... Read More.

Making the Best Choices for Your Fertilizer Dollar 

Soaring fertilizer prices are causing farmers to make tough choices when trying to get the most value from their fertilizer dollar. On this episode, an expert with AgroLiquid says there are strategic ways to optimize efficiency and manage soil imbalances, even in a challenging... Read More.