…memories, fertilizer. The actual history of fertilizer likely goes back further than all those mentioned. It took farmers hundreds of years to put two and two together and realize that…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…imports for crucial supplies like fertilizer and specialized tools. Tariffs will drive up the cost of critical supplies, and retaliatory tariffs will make American-grown products more expensive globally. The combination…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
…these fees will drive up costs for agricultural imports like seed and fertilizer while also making it more expensive to export crops. The American Soybean Association estimates that a $1…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
…difference. Beyond exports, the proposed fees could also affect essential imports, including fertilizer, machinery, and supplies for specialty crops, if shipping companies pass the costs to consumers. “Farmers support fair…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…Biotechnology Innovation Organization Consumer Brands Association Corn Refiners Association CropLife America Edible Oil Producers Association The Fertilizer Institute FMI-The Food Industry Association Global Cold Chain Alliance International Dairy Foods Association…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…tariffs only add to the strain on American agriculture.” Corey Rosenbusch, President and CEO of the American Fertilizer Institute, highlighted the crucial role of Canadian potash in U.S. farming. “Eighty-five…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Expansion and Diversification
…Additionally, the average annual consumption of commercial fertilizer at that time was over three and a half million tons. Fast forward to 1810 to 1819, the average annual consumption of…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…nutrient uptake, making it a valuable tool in overall soil management strategies. Finally, Rogers discussed the need for growers to adjust yield expectations and fertilizer budgets based on actual fruit…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
In a recent interview, Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on fertilizer budgeting and long-term crop management. As fertilizer costs continue to rise, he…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…season nearing, fertilizer prices are volatile, and waiting too long could result in higher costs. Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…Trump on Canada, Mexico (now delayed until March), and China, and their potential impact on the agricultural sector. Featuring expert analysis from Fertilizer Market expert Josh Linville of StoneX, and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Corn, and Corn Shelling
…part of American agriculture history, but very early on corn was typically shelled by hand and used for things like fuel for heating, fertilizer, of course cattle feeding, and bedding….
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (CDFA/FREP) has allocated $1.15 million to five new projects aimed at enhancing nutrient and irrigation management for California’s…
Fertilizer Prices Mixed
Stack of fertiliser bags in storage DepositPhotos image As 2024 concludes, fertilizer prices are mixed, with Potash, UAN, and UAN costing more, while DAP, Urea, and MAP remain less expensive….