Tag: Fertilizer

Billions go into ground each spring

Source: Stuart Smyth, Producer.com, May 25, 2018  Saskatchewan farmers have spent an average of $1.75 billion on fertilizer and $675 million on fuel every year for the past five years Farmers are in a unique position among businesses. They must invest billions of dollars months before any profits can be reaped. Across the country, farmers will… Continue reading Billions go into ground each spring

Remember the 4Rs of nitrogen fertilizing in the fall

Source: Thom Weir PAg, The Western Producer, October 5, 2017  Right time Is the fall the right time? The answer is that it depends. On the Canadian Prairies and Northern Great Plains, the fall application of fertilizers has generally performed well, provided the right source and right place are looked after. Areas that should be… Continue reading Remember the 4Rs of nitrogen fertilizing in the fall

Sask., industry co-operate on fertilizer

By Karen Briere, The Western Producer, November 8, 2016  The Saskatchewan government and Fertilizer Canada today signed an agreement to work together on the implementation and adoption of fertilizer application practices. Many farmers have already adopted the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program, which focuses on the right source at the right rate at the right time… Continue reading Sask., industry co-operate on fertilizer

Canadian carbon price worries farmers, fertilizer makers

By Reuters News Service, The Western Producer, October 19, 2016  WINNIPEG/TORONTO, Oct 18 (Reuters) – Canada’s plan to price carbon emissions may weaken the farm sector in one of the biggest grain-shipping countries, raising farmers’ costs and discouraging investment in fertilizer production, industry groups say. Ottawa this month promised a price on carbon emissions by 2018,… Continue reading Canadian carbon price worries farmers, fertilizer makers

Tough farm conditions right time for Potash merger – Agrium CEO

By Rod Nickel, Reuters News Agency, The Western Producer, September 20, 2016  Sept. 20 (Reuters) – Plunging crop and fertilizer prices may not have hit rock bottom yet, and the market’s weakness makes it the right time to merge leading farm input suppliers, the chief executive officer of Agrium Inc said on Tuesday, making his pitch… Continue reading Tough farm conditions right time for Potash merger – Agrium CEO