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Many growers equate efficiency with applying their nitrogen "up front" instead of opting for split applications.

Nitrogen use in corn re-examined

Research from the U.S. Midwest sparks controversy, but the solution may be easier

By Glacier FarmMedia staff, Ralph Pearce February 23, 2024

Glacier FarmMedia — When it comes to nitrogen use in corn, it’s always been a question of how much to apply. University of Illinois research on the source of N — that is, how much a corn plant gets from fertilizer and how much from soil — has initiated a considerable amount of debate since […] Read more

Variable rate fertilizer being applied during seeding at Steckler Farm in Alberta in 2022. Photo: Courtesy Olds College of Agriculture and Technology

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Canada pledges funds for efficient fertilizer research

Joining the Efficient Fertilizer Consortium gives Canada chance to influence research strategies, feds say

By Geralyn Wichers, GFM Network News January 31, 2024

Canada will join the U.S., U.K., and others in a group dedicated to advancing efficient and novel fertilizers, the federal government announced today.

Results from the study show biological nitrogen fixation from pulse crops such as peas and lentils can help reduce the amount of mineral nitrogen fertilizer inputs required.

Features, Soybean Guide 2023

More bang for your fertilizer buck

Study provides more proof that pulse crops contribute to nitrogen use efficiency

By Jim Timlick September 25, 2023

Canadian farmers are expected to spend a record $23.1 billion on inputs in 2023, so they will be looking to get the most bang for their buck when it comes to fertilizer. A recent western Canadian study could make that task a little easier in the not-too-distant future. The Resilient Rotations project is a comprehensive, […] Read more

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Richardson makes first entry in branded crop inputs

Company launches new N stabilizer, CirrusX

By GFM Network News October 18, 2022

Prairie grain handler and agribusiness Richardson Pioneer has launched itself into self-branded crop inputs with a nitrogen stabilizer, CirrusX. Steve Biggar, associate vice-president of fertilizer and energy products for Winnipeg-based Richardson, said it was the right time for the company to launch CirrusX because of new treaters the company has installed to allow liquid products […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Reuters

CHS locks in fertilizer supply, scraps plan for N.D. plant

By Reuters, GFM Network News August 12, 2015

Reuters — U.S.-based agribusiness CHS Inc. said it would invest US$2.8 billion in a unit of fertilizer producer CF Industries to secure nitrogen fertilizer supplies. This is the third deal in a week in the highly fragmented global fertilizer industry, which is trying to cope with weak prices caused by excess supply. CHS will have […] Read more

Rentech Nitrogen, whose East Dubuque fertilizer plant is shown here, is set to be sold to fellow nitrogen producer CVR Partners. (RentechInc.com)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

CVR to buy Rentech arm in N fertilizer merger

By GFM Network News August 11, 2015

Reuters — Nitrogen fertilizer producer CVR Partners said Monday it would buy Rentech Nitrogen Partners for US$533 million, excluding debt, as global fertilizer makers scale up at a time when increased supplies weigh on nitrogen prices. The deal creates North America’s fifth-largest nitrogen producer, vaulting the companies past Norway-based Yara International. It comes less than […] Read more

OCI’s Iowa nitrogen plant, shown here under construction in 2015. (OCI.nl)

Crops, Markets, Reuters

Fertilizer firm CF Industries to buy OCI assets

By Rod Nickel, GFM Network News August 6, 2015

Reuters — U.S. fertilizer maker CF Industries said on Thursday it will buy OCI NV’s North American and European plants for US$6 billion, making CF the world’s largest publicly-traded nitrogen company. The stock and cash deal comes 10 months after CF’s merger talks with Yara International collapsed. It marks the largest fertilizer M+A deal since […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

Ukrainian N plants to shut, government pressure cited

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 28, 2015

Kiev | Reuters –– A company controlled by Ukrainian tycoon Dmytro Firtash said Thursday it was closing down its last two nitrogen fertilizer plants in Ukraine because of “unprecedented pressure” from the government which had deprived the plants of gas. A statement by his Group DF said the closure of the Cherkassky Azot and Rivneazot […] Read more

Crops, Weather

Ottawa’s new GHG goal eyes fertilizer, chem sectors

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News May 16, 2015

The federal government’s new target, to cut the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 per cent below 2005 levels in the next 15 years, will involve new regulations on fertilizer and chemical companies’ output. Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced the government’s new target and general plans on Friday in Winnipeg, but hasn’t yet specified […] Read more

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment

GFM Network News

U.S. grains: Soybean futures edge up as Argentina ends export tax waiver

U.S. livestock: Hog futures hit contract high, herd falls short of estimates

Eastern wheat to be included in Cereals Canada’s harvest assessment

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Nitrogen use in corn re-examined

Canada pledges funds for efficient fertilizer research

More bang for your fertilizer buck

Richardson makes first entry in branded crop inputs

CHS locks in fertilizer supply, scraps plan for N.D. plant

CVR to buy Rentech arm in N fertilizer merger

Fertilizer firm CF Industries to buy OCI assets

Ukrainian N plants to shut, government pressure cited

Ottawa’s new GHG goal eyes fertilizer, chem sectors

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