USDA’s first cost of production forecast for major field crops like corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, rice, and others shows that input costs are expected to remain elevated into the next growing season.…
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SPONSORED- Do you know the history of the acres you’re farming? What was planted there 100 years ago? 50 years ago? The last few years? What crops have been grown…
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Bearish Outlook Continues Driving Global Fertilizer Prices Lower
by Colter BrownRabobank says a bearish sentiment in the global markets continues driving fertilizer prices lower after an extended run of significantly higher costs. Samuel Taylor is the executive director of farm…
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Cold and Wet Conditions Could Make Spring Fertilizer Adjustments Necessary
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN — A Montana State University Extension soil fertility specialist suggests considering spring soil water content and temperatures when making fertilizer decisions for the upcoming growing season. According to Clain…
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Montana State Research Explores Remedies to Soil Acidity in Fields
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN – As soil acidification becomes a more pressing issue for Montana farmers, researchers in the Montana State University College of Agriculture are conducting on-farm experiments around the state to help explore…
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Montana State University scientists and their colleagues are sharing the results of a three-year study examining the importance of inoculant and sulfur fertilizer on lentil production. Scientists from MSU and…
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Farm Futures Projects Expansion of Wheat Acres in 2023
by Colter BrownA survey from Farm Futures shows the 2023 acreage battle is ongoing. The publication is predicting that expensive inputs will lead to a surge in wheat acres for the 2023…
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Rabobank: Fertilizer Markets May Start to Settle in 2023
by Colter BrownFertilizer consumption suffered in 2022 due to market volatility and record-high prices. However, a new Rabobank report says a recovery in consumption is possible in some regions next year, with…
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MSU Extension Shares Considerations for Fertilizing Winter Wheat
by Colter BrownBOZEMAN — As winter wheat harvest in Montana comes to a close, producers may be thinking about fertilizer decisions for upcoming winter wheat seeding. Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur and chloride…
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USDA Urged to Help Remove Barriers to Meeting Growing Food Demand
by Colter BrownThe American Farm Bureau Federation called on USDA to take steps to ensure America’s farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies. AFBF submitted comments on USDA’s “Request for…