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Anhydrous ammonia could be losing favour

Is NH3 on its way out?

By Ron Friesen October 5, 2015

Sleek white anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks perched on wheels ready to roll out to farmers’ fields were once a common sight along rural highways. Not so anymore. The apparent case of the missing anhydrous tanks has some wondering if it’s just an aberration, or if it signals a quiet but significant change in farmers’ soil

Crops, Local news

The statistics prove it — higher yields with Manitoba maple syrup

It’s now easier than ever to sell snake oil, says University of Manitoba  soil scientist Don Flaten

By Allan Dawson April 2, 2015

It’s easier than ever to sell snake oil as a fertilizer, supplement or replacement, so for farmers it’s “buyer beware,” warns Don Flaten, a professor of soil science at the University of Manitoba. “It’s what I’d call the Wild West,” Flaten told agronomists attending an Agvise Laboratories meeting here March 18. “With the Wild West

Crops, Markets

Ammonium sulphate seen tougher to find, afford

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News March 17, 2015

CNS Canada — A shortfall in production seems to have made granular ammonium sulphate, the prime fertilizer used by canola growers in Western Canada, relatively scarce just weeks away from seeding. “Last year (it was) $470 a tonne, now it’s $525 a tonne; if you can get it. Those were the words from my supplier,”

Crops, Markets

Fertilizer prices stray away from corn influence: Analyst

By Dave Sims, GFM Network News January 24, 2015

CNS Canada — Foreign exports and transportation look like they could be the main issues facing the fertilizer industry in 2015. Countries such as Ukraine, Russia and Belarus are busy players on the market, with Morocco also ramping up production. As a result, more supplies of phosphates and other fertilizers are out there, according to

Livestock

Too early to alter nitrogen guidelines

Solid manure applications may actually release more nitrogen over time, not less

By Shannon VanRaes August 12, 2014

The questions, how much nitrogen was applied and how much is available don’t have the same answer. Seven crops into a long-term study on nutrient management at the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment, researchers have found that current provincial guidelines for estimating nitrogen availability may not reflect reality when it comes using solid

News

Fertilizer supplies tight

Rail problems this winter and two nitrogen plant breakdowns tightened  N and P supplies

By Allan Dawson May 1, 2014

Tight fertilizer supplies might put the kibosh on some farmers’ hopes for seeding early this year, industry officials say. Poor rail service this winter and two nitrogen plan breakdowns have combined to tighten fertilizer supplies to local retailers. “Essentially we are behind where we’d like to be at this time of the year,” said Clyde

Crops

Spring forecast calls for tight fertilizer supplies

But a late spring means more time to find alternatives

By Allan Dawson April 18, 2014

Fertilizer is in short supply in Western Canada this spring because of poor rail service and a breakdown at an Alberta nitrogen plant, says Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) president Doug Chorney. “The real thing you’ve got to do here is make sure you have your fertilizer in place and make arrangements with your dealer as

News

Fertilizer prices to level off before spring rally

Many Canadian farmers have already booked  at attractive prices last fall

By Terryn Shiells January 30, 2014

North American fertilizer prices have been on the rise over the past month, but are expected to level off until the spring, when the market should see a seasonal rally, said Rick Rempel, vice-president of marketing for Western Canada with Agrico Canada Ltd. He said tight supply had contributed to the increase. “The supply of

Crops

Fall Fertilizer Refresher

By John Heard October 20, 2011

MAFRI CROP NUTRITION SPECIALIST The past few wet years have played havoc with the traditional practices of fall nitrogen (N) fertilization. In many cases the N losses have been high, resulting in low yields and/or protein, and in extreme cases some fertilized fields went unseeded. So in recent weeks I have had calls from growers

Crops

What’s ESN?

May 5, 2011

It’s the trade name for an Agrium product that’s being touted as the next-generation of polymer-coated urea. The coating encases the urea granule, preventing it from converting to plant-available nitrate, which is also a very volatile form of nitrogen that can escape from your fields. Agrium says – and research confirms – that the product

Daily Network News

U.S. grains: Soy hits 17-month high, corn to four-month top as trade braces for U.S. data

Federal budget shows remaining disconnect between agriculture, policymakers, panelists say

U.S. livestock: Cattle futures continue downward

Tag Archives Nitrogen

Anhydrous ammonia could be losing favour

The statistics prove it — higher yields with Manitoba maple syrup

Ammonium sulphate seen tougher to find, afford

Fertilizer prices stray away from corn influence: Analyst

Too early to alter nitrogen guidelines

Fertilizer supplies tight

Spring forecast calls for tight fertilizer supplies

Fertilizer prices to level off before spring rally

Fall Fertilizer Refresher

What’s ESN?

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