…farmers and ranchers,” AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a news release. “Limiting trade also negatively affects farmers’ ability to get much-needed supplies like fertilizer, which ultimately drives up the…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…made in commodity prices. Farming expenses such as fertilizer and energy have grown substantially more burdensome over the past 12 to 18 months. Even with increased global demand helping to…
No Surprises in Grape Crush, But Report Highlights Future Considerations
…regions,” Bitter explained. The price rebound documented in the grape crush report was a positive development for growers, but costs are still outpacing pricing increase trends. Labor, fertilizer, and fuel…
Week in Review: Shipping Costs and Carrier Consolidation & New Fertilizer Grant Program
…nut growers to become more receptive to implementing a cover crop system in their orchards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting domestic fertilizer production this summer through…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…through the program. The goal is to increase the domestic supply of fertilizer products to address supply issues and increasing costs. Farmers have been dealing with higher fertilizer costs in…
Week in Review: Forecasting Fertilizer Prices & Momentum Grows for Right to Repair
Fertilizer prices have been on an upward trend over the past year and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has further complicated the global market. California Citrus Mutual President and CEO Casey Creamer…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-11-22
…and application timing being even more important as fertilizer prices continue to rise. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
…Russia-Ukraine conflict has the potential for keeping fertilizer prices high, in part due to disruptions in the movement of natural gas, a critical component of fertilizer production. Logistics have also…
Week in Review: Snowpack Well Below Average & Ag Impacts from Biden Address
…creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. All of the major agricultural headlines can be found directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Using a Multi-Step Approach to Mitigate Weeds on the Farm
…smother weeds with plastic. Then, apply corn gluten or corn fertilizer meal to suppress seed germination. Next, remove taprooted plants by digging them up. And, pull any surface weeds. If…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-03-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the potential of a prolonged fertilizer disruption, a new program to boost tech…
Ukraine Invasion Implications for American Agriculture
Ukraine invasion by Russian forces is creating significant turmoil in grain prices and uncertainty within the fertilizer industry. Fertilizer is a significant agricultural export for Russia, which represents approximately one-fifth…
Problems that can Plague Your Fig Tree Crop
…by too much nitrogen. Use a balanced fertilizer when you feed your tree. Something with equal parts nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is ideal. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…a durable definition,” said Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute. “And if the Proposed Rule is not withdrawn, at a minimum they should pause the current rulemaking…