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A Fertilizer Resolution For 2012
January 23, 2012
New Year’s resolutions come in all different forms. Many people want to give something up: “I’m going to quit smoking.” Others vow to start doing something: “I’m going to give more money to charities.” Some promise to make a lifestyle change: “I’m going to get into better shape.” Despite the personal motivation behind these intentions,
Mosaic To Cut Phosphate Production Through March
January 4, 2012
The Mosaic Co. plans to reduce finished phosphate production by up to 250,000 tonnes through March 31, 2012. In the company’s last quarterly statement, it reported producing 2.2 million tons of finished phosphate. “Isolated phosphate market spot prices have become disconnected with the underlying agricultural fundamentals,” said Jim Prokopanko, Mosaic’s President and CEO. “As dealers
USDA Revises Nutrient Management Standard
December 16, 2011
TFI Fertilizer Institute (TFI) commends the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for embracing 4R nutrient stewardship (the right nutrient source at the right rate, the right time, and in the right place) at the national level with its December 13 release of the national conservation practice standard for nutrient management. “We are extremely pleased
Strip-Till Vs. No-Till: What’s Better For Soybeans?
December 15, 2011
The practice of deep banding fertilizer is growing in popularity as more growers turn to strip-till. However, this method may be costing growers more than it is worth. A new University of Illinois study revealed that strip-till was superior to no-till and increased yield in soybean. However, the results showed no difference in yield between
Novozymes Introduces New Biofertility Inoculant
December 1, 2011
New TagTeam LCO from Novozymes is formulated to deliver excellent biofertility performance to soybean, pea and lentil crops by combining the phosphate-solubilizing benefits of Penicillium bilaii (P. bilaii), the plant growth enhancing qualities of LCO (Lipochitooligosaccharide) Promoter Technology, and crop specific nitrogen-fixing rhizobium. TagTeam LCO will be available for 2012 in both liquid and granular
Study: Sensors Outdo Farmers At Choosing Nitrogen Rates
November 3, 2011
Choosing how much nitrogen (N) to put on corn fields isn’t something farmers take lightly. Many factors go into the decision, including past experiences, the timing of application, yield goals, and results from soil tests. Nevertheless, crop sensors can select N rates for corn that outperform those chosen by farmers, according to more than 50
Koch Completes Acquisition Of AGROTAIN Nitrogen Stabilizer Business
October 21, 2011
Koch Agronomic Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Koch Fertilizer, LLC, has completed an asset acquisition of AGROTAIN International, LLC’s AGROTAIN. “We’re excited to integrate the portfolio of AGROTAIN stabilizer products into Koch Agronomic Services,” said Steve Packebush, president of Koch Fertilizer. “The marketplace will benefit from the synergies that exist between Koch Agronomic Services
Witnessing Conservation In Action
October 10, 2011
Critical watershed concerns such as increasing amounts of dissolved phosphorus require broad discussion and collaborative efforts among agriculture leaders, policy makers and conservationists. That’s what nearly 200 attendees experienced at the annual Conservation In Action Tour held August 9 in Northwest Ohio. Hosted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), this year’s tour focused on

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