fertilizer

Supply chain issues impacting fertilizer, seed, crop protection products, and even machinery parts, have farmers facing another challenge in growing a crop. Marieta Hauser, member of the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee, said the price and availability of products to raise a crop are a big challenge right now. “ ...

The Fertilizer Institute looked to the future in announcing an industry-wide commitment to commit 70 million acres under 4R Nutrient Stewardship management by 2030. Acres managed under the 4R concept incorporate practices that use the right fertilizer source at the right rate, at the right time, and in the right place ...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is looking to fill a pair of openings on the Fertilizer Research Committee. One member must represent the fertilizer, agricultural amendment, or agricultural mineral industry, while the second opening is for a member of the public ...

Fertilizer prices are up dramatically this spring, increasing input costs for growers. Data from the Department of Agriculture shows prices are up between 17%-57% since the fall. David Widmar of Agricultural Economics Insights says that while nitrogen often gets the most attention, phosphorus prices are up the most ...

The U.S. International Trade Commission says phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia have affected the U.S. fertilizer market. The ITC also said it will place a countervailing duty on the imports from those countries. U.S. commodity groups have warned that new duties on imported phosphate fertilizers would raise prices by more than $80 a ton ...

Earlier this week, the USDA and EPA launched the Nex Gen Fertilizer Challenge. The initiative is a joint partnership and competition to advance agricultural sustainability in the United States. The competition includes two challenges that seek proposals for new and existing fertilizer technologies to maintain or improve crop yields while reducing the impacts of fertilizers on the environment ...

Cat Salois talks about how M-Struct this planting season can help with yields and returns.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

Cat Salois talks about how M-Struct this planting season can help with yields and returns.           If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...

It’s a term you hear more and more in the world of Ag, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, but what are Biostimulants.  According to the Washington state Department of Agriculture, biostimulants are a class of chemicals or products used to increase nutrient use and efficiency, stimulating root growth at various times throughout the season.  The WSDA’...

It’s a term you hear more and more in the world of Ag, thanks to the 2018 Farm Bill, but what are Biostimulants.  According to the Washington state Department of Agriculture, biostimulants are a class of chemicals or products used to increase nutrient use and efficiency, stimulating root growth at various times throughout the season.  The WSDA’...