Tag: Fertilizer
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Surge in Fertilizer Costs Strains Margins for Small-Scale Farmers
April 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A widening gap in market exposure is emerging between large-scale and small-scale operations as fertilizer prices see a dramatic spring spike. A recent Farm Bureau survey highlights that nearly 78% of producers in the Southern U.S. report being unable to afford their full required nutrient inputs this season. National…
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Nafziger warns Iowa farmers on early nitrogen risk
6 As planting gets underway across Iowa, nitrogen management is front and center and Emerson Nafziger says early applications carry risk. Nafziger, a longtime Extension agronomist, has warned that applying nitrogen too far ahead of crop uptake can lead to losses if conditions turn wet. “If soils stay wet for extended periods, nitrogen can be…
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FERTILIZER STICKER SHOCK FORCES TOUGH DECISIONS AHEAD OF 2026 PLANTING
COLUMBIA, Mo. — A sharp rise in fertilizer prices is forcing farmers across the Midwest to rethink nutrient strategies heading into the 2026 growing season. Prices for key inputs like phosphorus and potassium have climbed significantly from levels seen just a few years ago, creating new pressure on already tight margins. Agronomists say growers may…