by grassdmin8 | Dec 28, 2009 | Archives
It’s been a while since global fertilizer prices started sliding from record highs, but the beginning of the new year could usher in some good fertilizer buys for farmers. The world market’s dipped but returned from its lowest point. Still, prices are well... by grassdmin8 | Jun 3, 2009 | Archives
University studies sponsored by Great Salt Lake Minerals Corporation (GSL), North America’s largest producer of sulfate of potash (SOP), indicate that sulfate of potash may be a more effective potassium fertilizer for sweet potato crops than traditional muriate... by grassdmin8 | Apr 22, 2009 | Archives
With the high price of fertilizers and the late harvest last fall, many fields did not receive the typical phosphorus (P) or potassium (K) applications. Now the question being asked is: Should I apply these nutrients this spring? The answer depends on several factors.... by grassdmin8 | Apr 1, 2009 | Archives
Urea (46% N) and urea-ammonium nitrate (28% UAN) have typically been about 10¢/lb. of nitrogen (N) more expensive than anhydrous ammonia. Recently, urea prices have fallen substantially to be competitive with ammonia and less expensive than UAN. Lower prices have... by grassdmin8 | Mar 23, 2009 | Archives
Ever since fertilizer prices peaked last summer, the price of nitrogen and phosphorus has dropped. However, potassium prices have remained high, and it’s causing some concern among grain crops producers. “Last year, input costs rose as commodity prices... by grassdmin8 | Feb 1, 2009 | Archives
There’s less brimstone dropping from American skies. Sulfur dioxide emissions – think acid rain – have declined sharply in the last three decades, so less sulfur (S) is falling on cropland. Does this mean farmers need to add S fertilizer for maximum...