Tim Hushon, sustainability and technology director at The Mill, details how sustainability factors into their ag retail business and how to partner with farmers on the technology adoption required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is already available in Proagrica, Ever.Ag and MyFarms. Other management systems are currently in progress to include the tool in the immediate future.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
The acquisition includes Symborg’s portfolio of microbiological technologies, its biocontrol pipeline and employees with technical knowledge and expertise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the management scenarios explored, the researchers found that complex dynamic tools did not consistently increase profits over simpler static tools.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.