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Trade Commission Lifts Sanctions on Russian, Trini Ammonium Nitrate

July 19, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management

Source: United States International Trade Commission

The U.S. International Trade Commission, which governs how tariffs are administered, voted this week to lift tariffs on ammonium nitrate from Russia and Trinidad and Tobago. This could be good news for farmers as fertilizer prices continue to soar.

Russia Sanctions do not Include Fertilizer, Commodities or Equipment

July 15, 2022 | Posted in Equipment, Nutrient Management

No-tillers looking for a sliver of good news on fertilizer, commodities, and equipment might have found it amid the horrors of the Ukraine war.

Spoon-Feeding Nitrogen: Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck

Indiana farmer reflects on twenty years of change, outlines how to maximize return on investment with N application.

By Noah Newman posted on April 30, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Cover Crops, Equipment, Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Mike Starkey operates a 7th generation family farm in Brownsburg, Ind., right across the road from a K-8 school and the biggest church in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

Minnesota Study: Cover Crops, Less Aggressive Tillage Reduce Wind Erosion

April 28, 2022

Source: University of Minnesota

Two ongoing studies are measuring how much soil is being blown across different fields, and how much nutrients lost with wind erosion might cost farmers. Overall, preliminary data indicates that management makes a difference: leaving residue on a field or planting cover crops, and less aggressive tillage, can slow down soil movement.

Vilsack Speaks at 2022 Commodity Classic

Vilsack Announces Extended Deadline, Fertilizer Program at Commodity Classic

By Brian O'Connor posted on March 14, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

His in-person speech came as the USDA announced $250 million in funding for domestic fertilizer sources.

Webinar Replay

[Webinar] The Key to Crop Nutrition: Establishing Biology at Planting to Supply Nutrients

February 23, 2022 | Posted in Nutrient Management, Soil Health

Join David Miller as he explains the connections between soil health, plant health, and regenerative practices.

Soil Regen Announces Regenerative Certification

February 11, 2022 | Posted in Soil Health

The Regenerative Verified process gives producers a way to verify management strategies with factual data.

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YEAR-END SURVEY

Farmers Weigh Year's End in Nov. 17 Survey

Prepayment of farming consumables on the rise, equipment market bearish.

By Brian O'Connor posted on December 1, 2021 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Nutrient Management, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

Uncertainty and increasing prices mean growers are being strategic about pre-payment for planting, as well as parts purchases.

December 2021 Poll: Will High N Prices Affect Your 2022 Crops or Fertilizer Use?

By Brian O'Connor posted on October 6, 2021 | Posted in Nutrient Management

How will nitrogen prices affect you?

[Video] Farmada Introduces the Elixir 66 HDXL Fertilizer Applicator

September 13, 2021 | Posted in Equipment

President of Farmada Daniel Rauchholz gives a walk-around tour of the company’s seven-section fertilizer applicator designed for commercial application, the Elixir 66 HDXL.

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