WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — Fertilizer prices remain a major expense for growers, with seven of the eight major types still priced above last year.
DTN analysts found anhydrous posted the largest increase, up 22% from a year ago. 10-34-0 is up 8%, while potash has increased 1%. UAN32 is the only fertilizer priced lower, down 5%.
Researchers are also looking for ways to help producers get more from fertilizer applications. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research is spending $9 million to support 12 projects studying nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, along with practices including cover crops and nutrient management.
Researchers will test those approaches across different soils, crops and growing conditions.
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