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Data From New Trials Boasts Yield Boosts With Biologicals
Data From New Trials Boasts Yield Boosts With Biologicals

Two new studies from Locus Ag and Pivot Bio found the use of biological products consistently increased yields in a variety of crops across a range of growing conditions.

5 Trends To Watch In The Input Market
5 Trends To Watch In The Input Market

Experts are watching global dynamics to understand the input market’s longer-term outlook in the U.S. Among their top concerns are geopolitics, weather and low supply.

Two Important Factors For Fertilizer Prices This Spring
Two Important Factors For Fertilizer Prices This Spring

ICIS senior fertilizer editor Mark Milam shares that while the fertilizer market appears to be in good shape at the moment, there are a couple of important trends moving forward this spring.

Helm Introduces Two New Products to Plant Advantage Portfolio
Helm Introduces Two New Products to Plant Advantage Portfolio

The company introduces Contour and UpLink with the intention of increasing yields through increased nutrient utilization and efficiency in plants.

Iowa Study: Soil Conservation Practices On The Rise
Iowa Study: Soil Conservation Practices On The Rise

The survey uses records from ag retailers to measure the use of cover crops, nutrient management and conservation tillage and no-till by Iowa growers.

Nutrients Where Needed: How to Prep Your Soil Fertility for a Vertical System
Nutrients Where Needed: How to Prep Your Soil Fertility for a Vertical System

Once you balance fertility and pH in the soil profile, and adjust to making small, more frequent lime applications, you probably won’t need to mix fertilizer into the soil, says Ken Ferrie, Farm Journal field agronomist.

Shockingly Cool: This Startup Makes Fertilizer From Electricity
Shockingly Cool: This Startup Makes Fertilizer From Electricity

Nitricity is on a quest to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions via its innovative natural liquid fertilizer manufacturing process. The technology represents a major disruption to the global fertilizer market.

Ferrie: Farmer Asks How to Use Red Clover as a Cover to Reduce Nitrogen Rates and Costs
Ferrie: Farmer Asks How to Use Red Clover as a Cover to Reduce Nitrogen Rates and Costs

Red clover can fix nitrogen, suppress weeds and improve crop yields. Based on test plot research in Illinois, a good stand of red clover can provide between 50 and 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre.

Two Takeaways On Nitrogen Stabilizer Research
Two Takeaways On Nitrogen Stabilizer Research

“Nitrogen is a farmer's biggest investment in corn production, so we need to do everything we can to protect it,” said Dan Quinn, assistant professor of agronomy at Purdue University.

Koch Ag To Acquire Iowa Fertilizer Plant
Koch Ag To Acquire Iowa Fertilizer Plant

OCI Global, the Dutch parent of Iowa Fertilizer Co., opened the plant in 2017 with the annual capacity to produce 3.5 million metric tons of nitrogen fertilizers and diesel exhaust fluid.

Christmas Miracle: She Found Her Fiancé Clinging to Life After A Major Anhydrous Leak, Here's How She Helped Save Him
Christmas Miracle: She Found Her Fiancé Clinging to Life After A Major Anhydrous Leak, Here's How She Helped Save Him

On Nov. 19, 2023, Iowa farmer Joe Rempe suffered severe injuries from an anhydrous leak while in the field. His fiance, Kendra Vander Leest, not only helped save Joe, but she's been caring for him since.

CoteX Technologies and Nutrien Enter Memorandum of Understanding
CoteX Technologies and Nutrien Enter Memorandum of Understanding

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will allow the companies to explore the joint commercialization of a coating technology used to produce an affordable, environmentally-friendly nitrogen fertilizer solution.

Fertilizer Relay System Gives Corn a Big Push Out of the Gate
Fertilizer Relay System Gives Corn a Big Push Out of the Gate

If you value the benefits starter fertilizer offers, you might like the performance of a starter fertilizer relay system even more. Farm Journal Test Plot data show a relay system + 2x2 placement = $36 per acre ROI.

Adapt-N Focuses on Expanding Integration Network
Adapt-N Focuses on Expanding Integration Network

Adapt-N is already available in Proagrica, Ever.Ag and MyFarms. Other management systems are currently in progress to include the tool in the immediate future.

Kula Bio Names MacGillivray as Chief Commercial Officer
Kula Bio Names MacGillivray as Chief Commercial Officer

MacGillivray joins Kula Bio from Anuvia Plant Nutrients. He will oversee and manage all commercial aspects of Kula Bio’s operations.

Best Practice Do’s and Don’ts for Anhydrous Ammonia Applications
Best Practice Do’s and Don’ts for Anhydrous Ammonia Applications

Farmers applying NH3 can maximize their dollars and use of the product by not applying it until soil temperatures are no more than 50 degrees and trending lower, according to Iowa State University Extension.

Truterra Unveils Four Sustainabilty Programs For Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland, Kansas, Illinois and Indiana Farmers
Truterra Unveils Four Sustainabilty Programs For Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland, Kansas, Illinois and Indiana Farmers

Here are further details about each program, enrollment requirements, and geographic specifics.

Not Your Father’s Fertilizer: 4 Ways Fertilizer Has Changed in 40 Years
Not Your Father’s Fertilizer: 4 Ways Fertilizer Has Changed in 40 Years

Here’s an overview of some developments that have changed products to be not your father’s fertilizer.

Ferrie: Give Corn A ‘Big Push’ With Better Nutrient Allocation
Ferrie: Give Corn A ‘Big Push’ With Better Nutrient Allocation

Using the same amount of fertilizer -- but at different times and more than one way during the season -- can help you harvest more bushels and improve your bottom line. Check out our two brief videos to learn more.

The Value of In-Season Nitrogen Use
The Value of In-Season Nitrogen Use

Corn yields can swing 100 bu. to the positive or negative in some hybrids today based on nitrogen use that supports kernel depth. Tune into hybrid characteristics, and avoid “gapping” nitrogen and volatilization.

2 Ways to Tell Whether Corn is Deficient in Nitrogen or Potassium
2 Ways to Tell Whether Corn is Deficient in Nitrogen or Potassium

Ken Ferrie is seeing potassium deficiency in corn this season because of dry soil conditions. It's easy to confuse with a nitrogen deficiency and even the carbon penalty and ugly corn syndrome.

New Systemic Nitrogen-Fixation Biofertilizer Can Be Used In-Furrow or In a Foliar Application
New Systemic Nitrogen-Fixation Biofertilizer Can Be Used In-Furrow or In a Foliar Application

Envita offers corn growers season-long nitrogen availability, according to Azotic Technologies. The product retails for approximately $15 an acre.

Ferrie: Nitrogen-Friendly Growing Season Results in Corn Yield Bonanza
Ferrie: Nitrogen-Friendly Growing Season Results in Corn Yield Bonanza

Some farmers saw A 40-bu-per-acre yield surge across fields in 2022, thanks to nutrient efficiencies. They lost less N and had better mineralization. Now, they ask, how can they get a repeat performance this year?

Sound Agriculture Raises $75 Million Series D
Sound Agriculture Raises $75 Million Series D

SOURCE has seen rapid adoption since its launch in 2020, with 4.3x growth in 2022 and use on more than one million U.S. acres.

Corteva To Acquire Symborg, Spanish Biostimulant Company
Corteva To Acquire Symborg, Spanish Biostimulant Company

The acquisition includes Symborg’s portfolio of microbiological technologies, its biocontrol pipeline and employees with technical knowledge and expertise.

First-Ever On-Seed Nitrogen Introduced for Use in Corn, Small Grains
First-Ever On-Seed Nitrogen Introduced for Use in Corn, Small Grains

Pivot Bio announced an industry first for farmers this week – the development and introduction of on-seed microbial nitrogen for crops including corn, grain sorghum and spring wheat.

International Trade Commission: No Duties on Urea Ammonium Nitrate
International Trade Commission: No Duties on Urea Ammonium Nitrate

After a year-long investigation, The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced its decision to not issue countervailing and anti-dumping duties on imports of UAN solutions from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago.

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Nutrien Details Ramp Up In Potash and Nitrogen Supplies

Citing the uncertainty of supply from eastern Europe, Nutrien is accelerating the ramp-up of its annual potash production by more than 5 million tonnes, or 40%, compared to production in 2020.

Supercharge And Scale: $60 Million To State Nutrient Reduction Strategies
Supercharge And Scale: $60 Million To State Nutrient Reduction Strategies

For 25 years, the Hypoxia Task Force has been working through its cornerstone of state nutrient reduction strategies to reduce the footprint of the low-oxygen, hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico.

Nutrien Launches Next Step Carbon Program with Sustainable Nitrogen Outcomes
Nutrien Launches Next Step Carbon Program with Sustainable Nitrogen Outcomes

The program is open for corn, cotton and wheat growers, and outlines a specific parameter for participation: a 5% reduction in nitrogen rates.

New U.S. Blue Ammonia Facility Planned for 2027 by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and CF Industries
New U.S. Blue Ammonia Facility Planned for 2027 by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and CF Industries

CF and Mitsui & Co., Ltd announced a partnership to build a new ammonia production facility in the U.S. specifically for blue ammonia production somewhere in the U.S. Gulf Coast region.

Reduce The Unknowns: New Nitrogen Stabilizer Protects 95% of Input Above and Below Ground
Reduce The Unknowns: New Nitrogen Stabilizer Protects 95% of Input Above and Below Ground

“Compared to 10 years ago, this segment of the market is up—significantly. With new technologies, new products and the understanding of crop fertility issues, it’s all added up," says Tim Swanson.

Starter Fertilizer: Research Shows Corn Gets a 5% Yield Boost
Starter Fertilizer: Research Shows Corn Gets a 5% Yield Boost

If you’re thinking about cutting starter fertilizer this year because of surging costs, Ken Ferrie has three words of advice: Don’t do it.

Mosaic Eyes Expansion With Biological Products
Mosaic Eyes Expansion With Biological Products

In the first quarter of 2022, Mosaic has a pair of announcements about its expanding biological product marketing and portfolio.

N-Fixation Product Envita Being Eyed For SIMPAS-applied Solutions
N-Fixation Product Envita Being Eyed For SIMPAS-applied Solutions

AMVAC and Azotic North America are collaborating to develop and commercialize nitrogen-fixation product Envita as an exciting addition to the expanding SIMPAS-applied Solutions portfolio.

The Scoop’s 2021 New Product of the Year Runner-Up
The Scoop’s 2021 New Product of the Year Runner-Up

With nitrogen prices at near record highs, retailers are looking to help farmers make sure that every dollar of crop fertility goes to the crop’s success and that it’s not lost to the environment. 

The Scoop Podcast: Challenge the Status Quo on Wheat Acres
The Scoop Podcast: Challenge the Status Quo on Wheat Acres

Matt Wehmeyer with AgriMaxx Wheat is encouraging farmers and their retailers to push for 100 bushel dryland wheat.

U.S. Commerce Rules Russian UAN Imports Unfair, Opens Door for Tariffs and Even Higher Fertilizer Prices in U.S.
U.S. Commerce Rules Russian UAN Imports Unfair, Opens Door for Tariffs and Even Higher Fertilizer Prices in U.S.

Dept. of Commerce issued a preliminary determination this week showing urea nitrate from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago is being sold into the U.S. at less than fair value. The ruling could open the door for tariffs.  

How Today’s Fertilizer Prices Could Reshape The Industry
How Today’s Fertilizer Prices Could Reshape The Industry

"The elephant in the room is China—and its decisions on production and its lack of exporting product,” Lon Swanson says.

New Crop Insurance Program for Farmers Who Split-Apply Nitrogen
New Crop Insurance Program for Farmers Who Split-Apply Nitrogen

Available in select counties in 11 states, the Post Application Coverage Endorsement is available for non-irrigated corn.

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One Step To Soften Fertilizer Prices

Josh Linville says “It's it's a good step for 2022 to start with. But it's just it's a solid first step is all it is.” 

Ferrie: Expect a Rocky Start with Corn in 2022 from Fall Anhydrous Only Use
Ferrie: Expect a Rocky Start with Corn in 2022 from Fall Anhydrous Only Use

Most years you won't see fall anhydrous applications kick-in and help your corn crop until around V6 or V8 when the corn is about knee-high, says Ken Ferrie. This week's podcast offers some recommendations.

Illinois Study: Not All Nitrogen Calculators Are Created Equal
Illinois Study: Not All Nitrogen Calculators Are Created Equal

For the management scenarios explored, the researchers found that complex dynamic tools did not consistently increase profits over simpler static tools.

A Nitrogen Shortage is Brewing, So What Will it Take to Cure The World's Fertilizer Deficiency?
A Nitrogen Shortage is Brewing, So What Will it Take to Cure The World's Fertilizer Deficiency?

CF Industries said a shortage of nitrogen fertilizer means the world could see a reduction in global crop yields next year. With fertilizer prices continue to race higher, what's the cure? Ag economists weigh in.

Pivot Bio Launches Second-Generation Product
Pivot Bio Launches Second-Generation Product

Pivot Bio introduces Proven 40, which is marketed to replace up to 40 lb. per acre of synthetic nitrogen. Also, the company closed $430 million Series D funding, to further expand its U.S. and international business.

Close The Gate on Nitrogen Loss
Close The Gate on Nitrogen Loss

With sidedress season approaching, the team at Koch Agronomic Services is encouraging ag retailers to highlight the opportunities for farmers to protect their investment in nitrogen.

Ferrie: 5 Reasons To Not Apply All Your Nitrogen Upfront
Ferrie: 5 Reasons To Not Apply All Your Nitrogen Upfront

Corn needs N throughout the growing season. Plan now to make sure your crop is never lacking in it.

Verdesian’s New Fertigation Product For Specialty Crops
Verdesian’s New Fertigation Product For Specialty Crops

Lyra provides both nutrient management and biostimulant benefits.

Verdesian Launches Trident Nitrogen Stabilizer
Verdesian Launches Trident Nitrogen Stabilizer

The company says this product is built with its patent-pending combination of a co-polymer and solvent blend with time-tested active ingredients NBPT and DCD.

Think Ahead to get Nitrogen Timing and Rates Right in 2021

What you did this past fall, what you’re doing this spring and the plans you’re making for the summer will make a huge difference in the combine at the end of the year.