Micronutrients Face Uncertain 2015

A number of significant regional and national crop deficiency trends emerged from the 2014 WinField NutriSolutions tissue sampling program.

Jerry Stoller, founder and president of Stoller Group, announced the groundbreaking at the site of the company’s future […]

Gypsum, which has roots in the past as a farm soil treatment, also may have a bright future, and not just as a booster of crops but also as a protector of water.

Verdesian Life Sciences has acquired QC Corp., a producer and supplier of granular and dry micronutrients and ferrous sulfate products.

Between 2014’s fantastic growing conditions and a heightened awareness on plant nutrition, the major players in micronutrients are gearing up for another big year.

The company has improved its molten sulphur unloading system to help meet increased sulphur demand at Tiger-Sul’s Atmore, AL, facility.

A new agreement between the GYPSOIL division of Beneficial Reuse Management (BRM) and DTE Energy will make gypsum from DTE’s Monroe Power Plant, in Monroe, MI, available to growers in Michigan, Ohio and Ontario.

Zinc is becoming more important to increasing crop yields as global population and food consumption continue to rise.

H.J. Baker has announced Mike Dennerlein has been promoted within their fertilizer group to director of Tiger product management.

Compass Minerals has finalized its acquisition of Wolf Trax Inc., effective April 1, 2014.

Kansas City, MO-based Compass Minerals has signed an agreement to acquire Canadian micronutrient supplier Wolf Trax, Inc., for $95 million.

H.J. Baker is now operating a third specially customized rotoformer production belt at its Atmore, AL, fertilizer plant, enabling a significant increase in production of its Tiger-Sul products.

YaraVita Glytrel MnP is specifically formulated to be sprayed with glyphosate, which can reduce soybean uptake of needed manganese from the soil.

Despite a lingering fear of market push back, micronutrient manufacturers are full speed ahead with nutritionals for 2014.

New TIGER Magnesium product contains bentonite clay, sulphur, and magnesium in oxide form.

Bartlett will direct all corporate and division marketing efforts and report to Steve Azzarello.

Spreading gypsum – which often occurs in late fall, after harvest – is simple if you follow these basic steps from GYPSOIL.

The Mosaic Co. has launched three new social media sites for retailers and growers.