Monday December 13 Ag News

Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund Established to Promote Regenerative Agriculture
 
Battle Creek no-till farmer and advocate Dan Gillespie sought to leave any land he farmed in better condition than he found it. Nebraska Community Foundation (NCF), in collaboration with the  Lower  Elkhorn  Natural  Resources  District,  today  announced  a  new  NCF  affiliated  fund  to  ensure Gillespie’s philosophy continues to inspire farmers in Nebraska and surrounding states for years to come.  

The  Dan  Gillespie  Soil  Health  Fund  is  dedicated  to  promoting  soil  health  and  regenerative  agriculture, including  but  not  limited  to  no-till  farming,  water  conservation,  tree  conservation  and  planting  cover crops.  A  volunteer  Fund  Advisory  Committee  (FAC)  composed  of  industry  professionals  and  dedicated family members who share Gillespie’s vision aims to make impactful grants to support educational events, youth programs, farmers, ranchers, and others involved in regenerative agriculture.

The seed for the  Fund took  root  in June when Gillespie approached his sister, Rebecca Evert, about his making a $5,000 donation to a young farmer following good soil health practices.

“Being  a  longtime  supporter of Dan’s work in shifting the culture of farming towards no-till  I  thought  I could do that too,” Evert said. “My brother Tim joined in and agreed to add another $5,000. We feel this is not only a way to recognize Dan’s contributions to soil health but to continue his and others’ efforts in supporting the growth of regenerative agriculture.”

Gillespie started using no-till practices in 1986 after an early spring rainfall event on frozen soil resulted in extensive erosion. He joined the National Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) in 1987, where he helped develop a cost-share  No-Till Incentive Program. Gillespie  served as NRCS’ No-Till Specialist  from 2004 until his retirement in December 2020 after 33 years of service. Notably, at 53%, Nebraska currently leads the nation in percentage of no-till cropland.  

“Dan was the obvious perfect choice for a no-till specialist,” said FAC member and retired Nebraska NRCS State  Conservationist  Steve  Chick,  who  created  the  No-Till  Specialist  position  for  Gillespie.  “He was  a respected long-term practicing zero tiller who passionately and effectively communicated the soil quality benefits of managing crop residue through workshops, tours and direct technical assistance.”  

As the importance of no-till farming increased, Gillespie actively participated in multi-state meetings. His passion for soil health was evident. He was always willing to share his experience and spread the message about conservation by giving speeches and demonstrations at conferences and gatherings.  

“I learned in 2005 that Dan was just as passionate as I was about no-till farming and enhancing soil health in Nebraska,” said UNL Emeriti Extension Educator and FAC member Randy Pryor. “I invited Dan as a guest speaker to several Southeast Nebraska Soil Health Conferences and he did not disappoint me or his farmer and  ag  industry  audience.  His  enthusiasm  for  educating  others  about  his  own  farm  experiences  was infectious.”   

Gillespie was often greeted as “Dan the Tree Man” in his hometown of Battle Creek. For over 30 years he took seeds (some harvested from oak trees on his farm), potting soil and grow boxes into fourth through sixth  grade  classrooms.  Students  loved  the  hands-on  planting  exercise,  as  well  as  the  accompanying conservation talk about trees, healthy soil, and natural resources. Gillespie’s annual visits resulted in 3,000 trees being planted over the years.  

Shortly  after  retirement,  Gillespie  was  diagnosed  with  ALS,  amyotrophic  lateral  sclerosis,  a  terminal neurodegenerative disease. By establishing the Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund, Gillespie’s family, friends, and soil health enthusiasts across the nation can carry on his work indefinitely.

To learn more and support the work of the Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund, please visit www.nebcommfound.org/give/dan-gillespie-soil-health-fund.



Purpose + Progress the Theme of 6th Annual Grower’s Gala

The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation held its sixth annual Grower’s Gala on Dec. 6, during the 2021 Nebraska Farm Bureau Annual Convention. The evening included dinner, a live auction, and entertainment by Fun Pianos!.

Lancaster County Farm Bureau sponsored the annual “deck of cards” raffle, and Jean Thunker of Keith County Farm Bureau was the lucky winner of a Benelli Montefeltro Silver shotgun.

“The Grower’s Gala provided an opportunity to reflect on the progress of the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program and to preview the vision for the future of agricultural literacy in Nebraska,” said Megahn Schafer, executive director.

For the fifth year in a row, donor Charles W. Herbster of Falls City, Neb., pledged to match funds raised at the Grower’s Gala. With Mr. Herbster’s matching gift of $50,000, preliminary fundraising totals topped $108,000 to support the Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom program, scholarships and awards, and consumer engagement efforts.

“The purpose of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation – to create a Nebraska where all value the contributions of agriculture– resonates with so many. With generous gifts made at the Grower’s Gala, attendees showed their confidence in our progress and a commitment to continued and increasing impact,” said Schafer. “I couldn’t be more grateful.”

Special thanks to auctioneer Rick Shoemaker of Huss Livestock Market, LLC; event sponsors FNBO; Douglas County Farm Bureau; Lancaster County Farm Bureau; Aurora Cooperative; Nebraska Farm Bureau Financial Services; and the following live auction donors: County Farm Bureaus: Brown, Buffalo, Cass, Custer, Douglas, Garfield, Hall, Howard, Lancaster, Lincoln, Loup, Rock, Seward, and Wheeler. Nebraska Farm Bureau member benefit partners: Case IH; Certified Piedmontese; Farm Bureau Bank; Ford; Grainger; John Deere; Nebraska Star Beef; Office Depot/Office Max; SeaLife Aquarium; Titan Machinery; ValleyFair; and Yamaha. Individuals and organizations: 40 North Tap+Grille; American Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee; Aurora Cooperative; AXE HOLES; David Briggs; Bootleggers, Inc.; Calamus Outfitters; Capitol View Winery & Vineyards; Center Creek Gunsmithing; Bill Claybaugh; Craft Axe Throwing; Dekalb; Fonner Park; Get Tanked; James Arthur Vineyards; Terry and Shelley Keebler; Glenda Mach; Mark and Judi McHargue; Steve and Elma Nelson; Niobrara Valley Vineyards, LLC.; Papa Moon Vineyards; Keith and Jane Peterson; Paula Peterson; Raikes Beef Company; Ramada Inn Midtown- Grand Island; Rob Robertson; Steve and Lona Thompson; and WESTCO.

The mission of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is to engage youth, educators, and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For more information about the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation, visit www.nefbfoundation.org.  



SNOW FOR ALFALFA
– Brad Schick, NE Extension Educator

There hasn’t been much snow yet this year across the state or at least any that has stuck around. For alfalfa, snow is a winter gift.

Snow helps alfalfa survive the winter. Plain and simple. A warm fall has allowed some alfalfa to winterize very well and prepare for consistent cold temperatures. They do this by putting high concentrations of nutrients in the roots and crown to withstand temperatures down to 5 degrees.

Air temperature is colder than soil temperature. So even if the air is well below zero degrees, the soil will not be. With a layer of snow acting as insulation on the soil surface, the soil and roots of the alfalfa will be much warmer than bare soil and the air temperature. This layer of snow also protects the moisture in the roots and soil from being lost to evaporation. This is especially important with new seedings of alfalfa or alfalfa and grass mixtures which need to maintain root moisture.  If the soil does dry out, desiccation, frost heaving, and greater swings in soil temperature can result in higher levels of winterkill across a stand.

Having some stubble at the end of the growing season is a great way to catch this much-needed snow.  If a late season harvest is unavoidable, cut high to ensure snow trapping stubble can still function. In an ideal situation, this snow insulation, winter hardy variety selection, and this is so important, alfalfa given the chance to properly winterize in the fall, will keep winter kill to a minimum.

Snow is a great insulator and can help alfalfa and grasses survive winters. Even if you aren’t dreaming of a white Christmas, your alfalfa probably dreams for it every year.

 

USDA Now Accepting Offers for Conservation Reserve Program Playa Wetlands Project

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for a special Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) signup for agricultural producers and landowners who want to establish wildlife habitat on playa wetlands. Signup for the Nebraska Conservation Reserve Program Migratory Birds, Butterflies, and Pollinators State Acres For Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) project begins today, Dec. 13, 2021. The signup is continuous, and the deadline to submit applications for consideration in the first round is Feb. 18, 2022.

Playas are shallow depressions that often fill with water after spring rainstorms, providing habitat for migratory birds and recharging the underlying aquifer. This signup is part of a broader USDA effort to restore wetlands, mitigate the impacts of climate change and enhance habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife.

“Vibrant and healthy wetlands provide tremendous benefits, from sequestering carbon to recharging groundwater,” said Tim Divis, acting State Executive Director with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). “The Biden-Harris Administration has called for a whole-of-government approach to combating the climate crisis, and this unique SAFE project is one example.”

The project is only available in the Southwestern, Central Table and Rainwater Basin playa areas in Nebraska. This includes eligible land in these counties:

Adams
Cheyenne
Fillmore
Hall
Kearney
Loup
Saline
Banner
Clay
Franklin
Hamilton
Keith
Morrill
Seward
Blaine
Custer
Frontier
Harlan
Kimball
Nuckolls
Thayer
Buffalo
Dawson
Furnas
Hayes
Lancaster
Perkins
Valley
Butler
Deuel
Garden
Hitchcock
Lincoln
Phelps
Webster
Chase
Dundy
Gosper
Jefferson
Logan
Polk
York

This SAFE project is a great example of how producers can benefit through voluntary efforts that provide environmental benefits. This project uses a competitive bid process. Landowners and producers submit an offer to enroll their playa acres into the program for an amount they are willing to accept as an annual payment. Contracts are for periods of 10-15 years. The minimum enrollment per offer is two acres, and the maximum enrollment per offer is 160 acres.



Iowa's Artisanal Butchery Task Force Meeting
 
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
2:30 pm

Second Floor Conference Room
Wallace State Office Building
502 E 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309

Agenda
Review task force charge
Discussion items:
    Draft recommendations
    Additional recommendations
Adjourn

Dial-in option:
    Phone: 872-240-3311
    Access Code: 820-568-149

Virtual option: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/820568149  



USDA Provides Additional Pandemic Assistance to Hog Producers 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new program to assist hog producers who sold hogs through a negotiated sale during the period in which these producers faced the greatest reduction in market prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP) is part of USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative and addresses gaps in previous assistance for hog producers. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will accept applications Dec. 15, 2021 through Feb. 25, 2022.  

SMHPP provides assistance to hog producers who sold hogs through a negotiated sale from April 16, 2020 through Sept. 1, 2020. Negotiated sale, or negotiated formula sale, means a sale of hogs by a producer to a packer under which the base price for the hogs is determined by seller-buyer interaction and agreement on a delivery day. USDA is offering SMHPP as packer production was reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic due to employee illness and supply chain issues, resulting in fewer negotiated hogs being procured and subsequent lower market prices.  

“Previous pandemic assistance used flat rates across the hog industry, and this didn’t take into account the various levels of harm felt by different producers,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “We worked closely with industry partners and USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to target assistance to hog producers who were hit the hardest during the pandemic. This is one more example of our efforts to provide new, broader, and more equitable opportunities for farmers, ranchers and producers.” 

The Department has set aside up to $50 million in pandemic assistance funds through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act for SMHPP.

SMHPP Program Details 
Eligible hogs include hogs sold through a negotiated sale by producers between April 16, 2020, and Sept. 1, 2020. To be eligible, the producer must be a person or legal entity who has ownership in the hogs and whose production facilities are located in the United States, including U.S. territories. Contract producers, federal, state and local governments, including public schools and packers are not eligible for SMHPP. 

SMHPP payments will be calculated by multiplying the number of head of eligible hogs, not to exceed 10,000 head, by the payment rate of $54 per head. FSA will issue payments to eligible hog producers as applications are received and approved.  

Applying for Assistance 
Eligible hog producers can apply for SMHPP starting Dec. 15, 2021, by completing the FSA-940, Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program application. Additional documentation may be required. Visit farmers.gov/smhpp for a copy of the Notice of Funds Availability, information on applicant eligibility and more information on how to apply. 

Applications can be submitted to the FSA office at any USDA Service Center nationwide by mail, fax, hand delivery or via electronic means. To find your local FSA office, visit farmers.gov/service-locator. Hog producers can also call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. 



Cattle Trade
Brenda Boetel, Dept of Ag Economics, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Roughly 80% of Canadian federal slaughter capacity is consolidated between two companies and three facilities: two in Alberta and one in Ontario. One of these plants, Cargill High River plant in Alberta Canada, averted a strike with successful negotiations, and not only Canadian, but also American fat cattle producers can feel relieved that another packing disruption did not occur. The labor contract negotiations at Cargill High River plant in Alberta, Canada, have some questioning why Canadian labor issues would affect American cattle supply and prices. A brief look at the integration of the North American beef industry and the importance of imports to US feedlots and slaughter plants might help answer that question.
 
The US has three sources for imported cattle, including Canadian slaughter cattle (steers, heifers, cows, bulls), Canadian feeder cattle and Mexican feeder cattle. In 2020, US imports of Canadian slaughter cattle were 528,518 head. Imports for 2021 are 9.6% below 2020 levels. Although imports of slaughter cattle are down in 2021, partially due to the declining Canadian herd, the supply of cattle coming to the US from Canada has been relatively stable ranging from 480,000 to 580,000 head per year during 2016-2020. Note though that the US federally inspected annual cattle slaughter during this same time of 2016-2020 averaged 31.9 million head, with 25.4 million head being steers/heifers. Canadian slaughter cattle imports account for an average of 1.6% of US cattle slaughter during this five-year period. Nonetheless, disruptions in the Canadian Cargill High River plant could have increased US imports of Canadian slaughter cattle by as much as 85,000 head (0.2% of US cattle slaughter), and a strike in Canada would have similar impacts to a US facility being shuttered temporarily. Given the limited ability for slaughter increase due to capacity and labor constraints, the increased supply of slaughter cattle could have presented downward regional price pressure.
 
Although imports of Canadian slaughter cattle represent a small portion of domestic supply, imports of Canadian and Mexican feeder cattle are more significant. Total imports of feeder cattle from Canada were 118 thousand head in 2020 and are up 12.7% (14,000 head) in 2021 year-over-year. Imports of Canadian feeder cattle have continued to decline since the most recent peak of 418,000 in 2014. Mexico is the larger supplier of feeder cattle to the US market, with total imports of feeder cattle from Mexico at 1.42 million head in 2020 and 2021 being expected to be 22% year-over-year lower, a decrease of almost 300,000 head. The majority of Mexican feeder cattle are steers.
 
Canada is consistently one of the US’s largest beef export markets, with the US exporting an average of 6.9% of total US beef export tonnage to Canada. This percentage has been declining the last 5 years. The US is consistently the largest source of imported beef for Canada, although Australia, New Zealand and South American remain important sources for lean trim. Additionally, the US is the largest beef export market, with the US accounting for an average of 77.3% of total Canadian beef exports over the last 3 years.
 
Given the beef and cattle trade volume and importance between Canada and the US, beef producers in both countries have a vested interest in the well-being of the beef industry throughout North America.   



RFA Proudly Welcomes Lincolnway Energy as Newest Producer Member
        
The Renewable Fuels Association is proud to announce that Lincolnway Energy has joined the organization as its newest producer member. Located in Nevada, Iowa, Lincolnway has been operating since 2006, producing low-carbon ethanol, nutritious distillers grains and distillers corn oil, and capturing biogenic carbon dioxide. Lincolnway is managed and majority-owned by RFA Member Husker Ag.

 “Since it began operations 15 years ago, Lincolnway has been a leading innovator and effective advocate in the ethanol industry,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “In a recent example of Lincolnway’s leadership, board members and staff hosted EPA Administrator Michael Regan in May for his first-ever tour of an ethanol biorefinery and a robust conversation about the environmental and economic benefits of ethanol. We are delighted to welcome Lincolnway to RFA’s board of directors, and we all look forward to working more closely with the company to advance the ethanol industry’s policy and marketplace objectives.”  

“It’s great to have Lincolnway be a part of the Renewable Fuels Association,” said CEO Seth Harder, a member of RFA’s board of directors. “Many of us have been involved in the association for a number of years, and we have seen the value of its powerful reputation and credibility within the industry. Lincolnway and RFA will both be stronger with this membership, and we especially look forward to establishing closer relationships with the other producer and associate members.”



Report: E15 Ready to Fuel 98 Percent of U.S. Miles Traveled

Growth Energy, the nation’s largest association of biofuel producers and supporters, released a new report showcasing nearly universal compatibility with fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol (E15) among vehicles on the road today. The report was prepared by Air Improvement Resource, Inc. (AIR), a leading engineering and consulting firm specializing in inventory modeling and analysis, at the request of Growth Energy.
   
“This report confirms that better access to lower-cost E15 could save motorists money on 98 percent of all vehicle miles traveled in the United States,” said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. “Combined with other research illustrating that nationwide E15 could slash emissions by 17.62 million tons per year, it’s clear why keeping the president’s vow to usher ‘in a new era of biofuels’ is vital to meeting America’s economic and climate goals.”
   
E15 is approved by EPA for use in all light-duty vehicles model year 2001 and newer. Based on the current vehicle fleet and sales over the past year, the new report shows that E15 is approved for 96 percent of light-duty cars and trucks on the road (nearly 246 million vehicles). The report also demonstrates that E15-compatible vehicles accumulate 98 percent of the vehicle miles traveled, representing 97 percent of on-road energy consumption by light-duty cars and trucks.



December '21 WASDE - LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, AND DAIRY:  

Total red meat and poultry production for 2021 is reduced from last month as lower broiler and turkey production more than offsets higher beef and pork production.  The beef production forecast is raised on higher fed cattle slaughter and heavier carcass weights.  Pork production is increased on the current pace of hog slaughter.  Broiler production is reduced on recent hatchery and slaughter data while the turkey production forecast is lowered on recent slaughter data.  Egg production is forecast lower on recent production data.

For 2022, total red meat and poultry production is raised from last month.  Beef production is unchanged from the previous month while pork production is raised on heavier carcass weights.  Broiler production is raised as higher prices are expected to support expanding production.  Turkey production is lowered from last month.  Egg production is raised on higher hatching egg production.

Beef import forecasts are raised for 2021 and 2022 but no change is made to the export forecasts.  The 2021 pork export forecast is reduced from last month largely on weaker import demand from China.  Broiler exports are unchanged for 2021, but forecasts are raised for 2022 on stronger expected demand.  Turkey exports for both 2021 and 2022 are lowered modestly on recent trade data.

The cattle price forecasts for 2021 and 2022 are raised on current price strength and expectations of continued demand strength into next year.  The fourth-quarter hog price is reduced on recent prices, but no change is made to 2022 hog prices.  The 2021 and 2022 broiler price forecasts are raised from last month on current prices and expectations that demand will remain firm.  The 2021 turkey price is reduced on recent prices, but 2022 prices are raised on tighter expected supplies.  

The milk production forecasts are projected lower for 2021 and 2022 on lower expected dairy cow numbers and slower growth in milk per cow.  The 2021 fat basis import forecast is raised on higher imports of cheese and butterfat products while the export forecast is lowered on weaker sales of butterfat products.  The 2021 skim-solids basis import forecast is unchanged, but the export forecast is raised on stronger global demand for lactose.  For 2022, the fat basis and skim solid import forecasts are unchanged.  The fat basis export forecast is raised due to stronger shipments of butterfat.  The skim-solids basis export forecast is raised on larger shipments of lactose and other dairy products.

Butter, cheese, and whey price forecasts for 2021 are raised from last month on current prices and strength in demand.  The nonfat dry milk (NDM) price forecast for 2021 is unchanged.  The 2021 Class III price forecast is raised on higher cheese and whey prices and the Class IV price forecast is raised on the higher butter price.  The 2021 all milk price forecast is raised to $18.60 per cwt.  For 2022, cheese, butter, NDM, and whey price forecasts are raised on lower expected milk supplies.  Class III and Class IV price forecasts for 2022 are raised on higher forecast dairy product prices.  The all milk price for 2022 is raised to $20.75 per cwt.



Award-Winning Speakers Headline 2022 Cattle Industry Convention

“Everything is bigger in Texas,” and that includes the speaker lineup for the 2022 Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show to be held Feb. 1-3, in Houston. General session speakers will hit audiences hard with powerful messages that educate, motivate and inspire.

The convention will kick off on Feb. 1, with Buzz Brainard, host of Music Row Happy Hour, who will be back by popular demand as emcee during the general sessions. Brainard’s voice is well known on SiriusXM radio, Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel.

The Opening General Session on Tuesday will pack a punch with legendary boxer and famous griller George Foreman. Foreman grew up in Houston and went on to become an Olympic gold champion, heavyweight division boxing world champion, entrepreneur and well-known pitchman for the grill that bears his name.

Wednesday’s two general sessions will focus on today’s issues and tomorrow’s outlook. NCBA’s Washington, D.C., policy team will give a state of the industry overview and provide updates on taxes, cattle markets, conservation, animal health, trade, infrastructure and much more.

CattleFax’s outlook seminar will highlight demand and supplies for beef, cattle and competing proteins. They will present a price and profitability outlook for 2022 and beyond for all classes of cattle and beef, explore export and import markets, and provide a grain outlook. Meteorologist Matt Makens will also give a 2022 weather forecast highlighting weather pattern changes for the United States and around the world.

Plan to attend a new high-profile session on Thursday morning entitled “Beef: Here and There, Domestic and Abroad. A Discussion of Policy and Diplomacy.” featuring British Ambassador, Dame Karen Pierce, to hear an update on the beef business climate in the United States and around the globe.

The Closing General Session will celebrate the Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program and BQA award winners and will feature two-time Pro Bowl quarterback Joe Theismann. Theismann was on top of his game before an injury shattered both his career and his boyhood dream. Listen to Theismann’s story to learn how to tackle change by keeping a positive mental outlook and committing to a vision that guides you to the top.

Convention wraps up Thursday evening with the Cowboy Comedy Club featuring headliner Jim Gaffigan. Gaffigan is a Grammy nominated comedian, actor, writer, producer, best-selling author, Emmy-winning performer, and multi-platinum-selling recording artist. He is known around the world for his unique brand of humor, which largely revolves around his observations on life.

General session admission is included in many registration options, including the popular family pack, which offers a $100 discount on the purchase of one Cattle Industry Member registration, one Guest Cattle Industry Member registration and two Student registrations. For more information and to register, visit convention.ncba.org.



Farmers Struggle with Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices

Fertilizer prices continue to skyrocket, as much as 300% in some areas, as farmers grapple with increased costs as they prepare for the 2022 growing season. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s latest Market Intel examines the short- and long-term factors impacting fertilizer supply and demand.

Farm Bureau economists found several elements are contributing to record-high prices including:
    Increased prices for raw nutrients including nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium;
    Increased global fertilizer demand;
    Increased energy costs;
    Distribution and supply chain disruptions; and
    Trade duties.

“Rising fertilizers prices are a great concern for farmers across the country,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “The rising cost of supplies is slowing down the momentum America’s farmers were starting to build through higher commodity prices and increased demand for their products. Hard-working families must be able to do more than just break-even. We urge the Biden administration to look for ways to bring fertilizer prices down, which include resolving supply chain disruptions and removing import duties, so farmers can continue growing the food, fuel and fiber America relies on.”

The Market Intel found that compared to September 2020 prices, ammonia has increased over 210%, liquid nitrogen has increased over 159%, urea is up 155%, and monoammonium phosphate (MAP) has increased 125%, while diammonium phosphate (DAP) is up over 100% and potash has risen above 134%.

Read the entire Market Intel here https://www.fb.org/market-intel/too-many-to-count-factors-driving-fertilizer-prices-higher-and-higher.