West Fertilizer Plaintiffs: CF Industries Delaying Testimony
January 13, 2014
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says two out of every five people on Earth today owe their lives to the higher crop outputs that fertilizer has made possible.
The two companies agreed on a deal granting Nutri-Flo national distribution of Novozymes BioAg’s Torque and Ratchet brands bioyield enhancement products.
The Fertilizer Institute supports the January 7 U.S. District Court ruling that “puts the management of Florida’s water quality back into the hands of the state.”
PureGradeT, fortified with LCO Promoter Technology from Novozymes, is Nutra Flo’s newest starter fertilizer for the 2014 growing season.
Although advances in agronomy, breeding, and biotechnology have dramatically increased corn grain yields, soil test values indicate that producers may not be supplying optimal nutrient levels.
Under the settlement, Helena will continue to market both its N-FIXX nitrogen stabilizer brands as well as Koch’s AGROTAIN nitrogen stabilizers.
A unique approach to the Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative could play a key role in improving the nation’s inland and coastal water quality.
Changes in the corn market could have a major impact on the crop nutrients sector in 2014, say experts.
The nitrogen stabilizer segment is awash in solutions for locking down fertilizer in the right place.
CHS Inc. plans to build a 26,000-ton fertilizer hub in Lakota, ND, which should be ready to serve area farmers for the spring 2015 season.
Mike Dennerlein has joined H.J. Baker & Bro., Inc.’s Fertilizer Division as the Western Regional Sales Manager.
Blue Stone Solutions Ltd. recently donated a total of $1,500 to the Wounded Warrior Project from a fundraiser held at its customer appreciation day.
A new Conservation Effectiveness Assessment Project report for the Chesapeake Bay indicates producers have significantly increased conservation measures to improve and protect water quality.
The Agricultural Retailers Association recognized Ford B. West, former President of The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), with its Jack Eberspacher Lifetime Achievement Award.
PotashCorp plans to make operating and workforce changes in several regions throughout Canada, the U.S. and Trinidad.
Agrium Advanced Technologies (AAT) agronomists recently hosted an R&D tour to increase awareness around the successes occurring in a variety of crops using ESN SMART NITROGEN.
Following last year’s severe drought, many analysts predicted 2013 could be a rougher year for the fertilizer category. And it was.
Two new liquid starter fertilizers — XLR-rate and Aventine Complete — are available through CHS Service Centers, cooperatives and crop input retailers.
In partnership with BASF, FMC and Nufarm, West Central has announced its Leaders of In-Furrow Technology (LIFT) program to bring awareness to the benefits of in-furrow application.