Fertilizers

Boost yields and reduce input costs by more efficiently and effectively applying fertilizer. This section covers the equipment, technology, and application methods for better nitrogen management.

Understanding Biofertilizers

Biofertilizers are the new “it” product for crops. Here's how to make sure you’re not buying snake oil.
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Phosphorus finders

A natural systems process lets plants call for phosphorus from fungi.
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Nutrien unveils new granular sulfur product

Nutrien’s SmartNutrition MAP+MST is a granular 9-43-0-16S formulation, containing elemental sulfur to deliver sulfur to the crop throughout the growing season. 
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Three commodities to watch in December

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These commodities are either undervalued, building a base of stronger demand, potentially facing reduced supply, or experiencing a combination of all the above.
A $10 bill in a corn ear.
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Teaming Up

The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy has forged relationships and understanding between fertilizer dealers, farmers, conservation organizations, and environmental entities.
Formation of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (INLRS) in 2015 has forged relationships and understanding between fertilizer dealers and groups, farmers, conservation organizations, and environmental entities.
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Anhydrous Ammonia Safety

Anhydrous ammonia is a widely-used fertilizer in the corn belt. It’s also one of the most dangerous.

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Importance Of Micronutrients

Healthy crops need to feed on N-P-and-K, but micronutrients are the key to unlocking hidden hunger and deficiencies in the plants.
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Anuvia

A Florida start-up company is turning organic waste products into crop fertilizer. It delivers a wide range of crop and environmental benefits.
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Keep Mice Out of Your UTV or ATV Seat

mice gate Mice love to crawl in the hole under a UTV or ATV seat, chew out a section of foam, and make a nice little home. So I took some small... read more

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