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Midwest Companies Announce Fertilizer Formulation Agreement
July 18, 2011
A reliable supply of high quality ammonium thiosulphate (ATS) will soon be available to ag producers throughout the Upper Midwest as a result of a long-term agreement between Nebraska-based Kugler Co. and Wisconsin-based Hydrite Chemical Co. Initially, the focus will be on the manufacturing and distribution of ATS, a basic component of fertilizer products for
Key Considerations For Rescue N Applications
June 15, 2011
Rescue nitrogen (N) applications to corn may be needed when wet conditions prevent N applications or when the loss of applied N is suspected due to wet conditions. However, crop injury when N is broadcast applied may counteract the yield benefits of a rescue N application. A group of researchers from the University of Missouri
Report: Corn Growers Continue To Increase Efficiency
June 15, 2011
U.S. corn farmers yet again proved that they are growing more with less year after year. According to USDA and The Fertilizer Institute data, farmers decreased usage of key fertilizers by roughly one-third per bushel in the last 30 years. “Farmers truly were the first environmentalists,” said National Corn Growers Association Production and Stewardship Action
Meeting The Late-Season Demand For Nitrogen
June 13, 2011
For growers unable to get nitrogen on fields this spring, ESN Smart Nitrogen provides a perfect solution for side-dressing crops. Wet weather is forcing many growers into late seeding and causing problems with nitrogen application. For growers unable to get nitrogen on fields this spring, ESN Smart Nitrogen provides a perfect solution for side-dressing crops.
CF Industries To Close Plant On Flooding Worries
June 8, 2011
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced the temporary halt of production at its Port Neal nitrogen manufacturing complex in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, located near Sioux City on the Missouri River. The company is taking this step as a precautionary measure until the impact of rising water levels is known. Commenting on the decision, CF Industries Vice President
SFP Named Small Business Of The Year
June 2, 2011
Growing up on his family’s farm, Larry Sanders was frustrated when costly fertilizer didn’t do much good. As an adult he set out to change that. His Leawood, KS-based SFP LLC has done so well in overcoming fertilizer inefficiencies it now has international clients. On Wednesday, the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce recognized its
CF Issues Fertilizer Industry Outlook
May 12, 2011
CF Industries released the following outlook: The company’s outlook is very positive. Low domestic and global grain stocks are expected to drive high plantings for the next several years. The USDA projects that U.S. farmers will plant more than 90 million acres of corn each year through 2015, which would provide a very supportive demand
Mosaic Temporarily Suspends Louisiana Phosphate Operations
May 12, 2011
The Mosaic Co. will temporarily shut down its Louisiana operations due to the impact of the Mississippi River flooding on its electrical power supplies. Operations will resume when river water levels recede and conditions permit. The company also noted that its ammonia plant at this location is temporarily idled for repairs following a recent incident.

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