fertilizer

Tensions in the Middle East have raised significant concerns about the price and availability of fertilizers and fertilizer inputs in recent weeks.

Ron Restum with Ostara says Crystal Green delivers more nutrients to the plant, allowing some growers to reduce their application rate.

The Fertilizer Institute recently thanked President Trump for including Potash alongside critical minerals in an Executive Order.  This designation, combined with the provisions in the EO, sets into place a framework to ensure that Potash and other mineral resources critical for American Ag are leveraged to create jobs and fuel American prosperity.  Th...

Earlier this week, family farmers were in Salem voicing their opposition to Senate Bill 747.  The legislation, sponsored by Portland Senator Khanh Pham, would require farms 200 acres and larger to report their annual fertilizer use to the state Department of Agriculture.  The leg...

Lamb Weston Holdings and Atlas Agro announced Thursday a partnership for the procurement of locally produced, green fertilizers.  Lamb Weston officials said this strategic partnership is part of the company's continued focus on sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship and is expected to deliver an estimated 99% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions when compared to traditional f

A freight train carrying agricultural chemicals derailed outside of Corvallis midday Saturday, after a bridge collapsed into the Marys River.  Tim Smith manages an emergency scanner Facebook page and lives about a mile from the bridge. "My son ...

The Fertilizer Institute recently released the 2024 Fertilizer Industry Economic Impact Study, highlighting the importance and economic contributions of the U.S. fertilizer industry on national, state, and local economies.  The study also underscores the global nature of fertilizer markets and the importance of open markets and fair competition in providing farmers access to vital nutrients exactl

Fertilizer is one of the input costs for farmers that have stayed high in recent months.  Josh Linville of StoneX said global events can have a bigger impact on fertilizer than some may realize.   “Absolutely, it's exciting that somebody's looking more global than just at home, because that's what we need to do, right? We need to consider...

Last week, AgroLiquid, which focuses on crop liquid fertilizer solutions, announced the acquisition of Monty’s Plant Food Company which specializes in soil health and plant nutrition technology.  The acquisition will be effective January 1st, and according to AgroLiquid CEO Nick Bancroft, will bring together two family-founded businesses focused on agricultural innovation and farmer success.   “We

The University of Illinois says the ag sector is closely watching the fertilizer markets this week because of the ongoing war in the Middle East.  Following months of tight supplies, global nitrogen values started rising last week.   ...