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 “And if the Proposed Rule is not withdrawn, at a minimum they should pause the current rulemaking…
Technology that Could be Key in Helping Dairy Farmers
…air quality, add fertilizer to surface waters, and pollute ground water. Nitrogen is the major building block of proteins, which are required by dairy cows in relatively large amounts to…
Valuable Tips for Growing Citrus Trees Indoors
…as your tree is healthy, feed it monthly with organic granular citrus fertilizer. Avoid exposing your plant to hot or cold blasts of air. And, never place it beside a…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-24-21
…rains and the uphill battle when it comes to water, and fertilizer inflation under scrutiny. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
…on.” The latest Market Intel from AFBF highlights some of the factors that are pushing fertilizer prices increasingly higher. Trade duties, supply chain disruptions, increased energy costs, fertilizer demand, and…
Ways to Make Autumn Leaves Work for the Garden
…and are a great fertilizer for your lawn. You could leave your leaves for many pollinators that rely on leaf matter for warmth and protection during harsh winters. Animals such…
Tips for Moving Plants Indoors for the Winter Months
…spot for a couple of weeks before bringing them in. And, once they’re back indoors cut back on water an fertilizer. Hold the nutrients until spring. And, water just enough…
House Ag Committee Hearing on Supply Chain Disruptions
…costs, labor availability, the global fertilizer market, and more. The letter says, “The supply chains that are critical for inputs and sales of goods face multiple and simultaneous challenges, leading…
Caring for Your Homegrown Pineapple Plant
…planting, there’s no need to fertilize your plants. Then, you can add a liquid fertilizer. Fish emulsion or seaweed extract are two excellent choices. Dilute the fertilizer and use a…
Caring for Your Guava Tree Once You Get it in Soil
…hay, compost, or grass clippings. Guava are heavy feeders, so fertilize them once every month or so. Use a well-balanced fertilizer or one with a slightly higher nitrogen reading. To…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…are going to be pairing biologicals with our fertility management to help make sure that fertilizer, when we apply it, gets into the plant, as opposed to lost with the…
Ag Groups Voice Concern Over Revision of WOTUS Rule
…limiting jurisdiction over certain wetlands and non-navigable tributaries. AFBF was joined by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Fertilizer Institute, National Milk Producers Federation, and Agricultural Retailers Association in the…