Nitrogen
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.
The program is open for corn, cotton and wheat growers, and outlines a specific parameter for participation: a 5% reduction in nitrogen rates.
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.
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.
In the first quarter of 2022, Mosaic has a pair of announcements about its expanding biological product marketing and portfolio.
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.
“The elephant in the room is China—and its decisions on production and its lack of exporting product,” Lon Swanson says.
Available in select counties in 11 states, the Post Application Coverage Endorsement is available for non-irrigated corn.
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.”
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.
Corn needs N throughout the growing season. Plan now to make sure your crop is never lacking in it.
Lyra provides both nutrient management and biostimulant benefits.
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.
Multiple factors already raising questions about whether corn acres can steal significant acres from soybeans in 2019.
“We’ve had guys run 24-hour shifts already applying anhydrous. So far, we’ve applied 25,000 acres, and we’ve got 60,000 acres of custom anhydrous yet to do,”
This new formulation will be the product fulfilling upcoming orders of Instinct, and it boasts improved handling and a lower use rate.
Pivot Bio Proven is the first product of its kind to be marketed in the U.S.
Helena Agri-Enterprises is working with farmers to meet the nutritional needs of their crop in alternative ways.
With the 2019 spring season just beginning, seven ammonia releases have already occurred in the state of Illinois.
This joins together Yara’s digital farming capabilities, agronomic know-how and team of more than 800 agronomists with IBM’s Watson Studio, IBM PAIRS technology, The Weather Company and more.
While some are in the field applying pre-plant fertilizer, others are waiting for hours or even days for supplies to meet demand.
“It used to be that once corn was knee-high, our options ran out. But today we have the equipment and tools to feed our corn later in the season and have increased our options.”
Just weeks before the announcement of the rebranding of Crop Production Services, AgPro conducted this Q&A with Mike Frank, Executive Vice President, Nutrien & President, Nutrien Retail.