Tag: fertilizer
Do you need to reevaluate the nitrogen strategy on your farm?
Nitrogen prices are surging in 2026. Learn how to use the MRTN calculator and OSU Extension tools to find the most profitable N rate for your corn crop.
Iran war sends fertilizer prices soaring as US farmers prepare to...
Crop farrmers preparing for spring planting face rising fertilizer prices and shortages tied to shipping disruptions from the Iran conflict. The American Farm Bureau Federation and other farm groups are calling on President Trump to address this critical situation before it's too late.
Some benefits of managing soil fertility in fall
Fall is the ideal time for soil testing and fertility planning. Learn why fall applications of lime, potash and phosphorus can boost next season’s crops.
Pitt graduate students develop fertilizer inspired by vaccine tech
Pitt students developed AgriNue, a biodegradable, efficient fertilizer inspired by COVID-19 vaccine tech to reduce pollution and costs for farmers.
Nitrogen management for winter annual cereal grain forages
While it's too early to apply nitrogen fertilizer, now is the time to plan, according to Ohio State Extension educator Jason Hartschuh.
Timing of fertilizer application for forages
It's not too late to fertilize hayfields. Ohio State Extension has some recommendations that account for the early growth we've seen this year.
How to reduce the cost of fertilizing and liming pastures
Fall is an ideal time to collect soil samples, evaluate nutrient levels and develop a management plan to reduce the cost of fertilizing and liming pastures.
Market volatility, uncertainty loom over spring planting
Even last fall, farmers were already looking at higher costs for inputs like fertilizer and herbicides. Russia's attack on Ukraine has led to more disruption for fertilizer, global trade, energy and more, meaning high stakes for farmers this spring planting season.
Short supplies, higher prices expected for fertilizer, herbicides in 2022
Crop producers who put off buying fertilizer and herbicides for 2022 might find themselves missing out on some products and paying higher prices.
Using nutrient removal rates to improve forage
Learn more about nutrient removal rates and approaches that can be used to maintain and build adequate field fertility and calculate fertilizer needs.
