Why are current fertilizer prices so high? | WinField United

Meet the experts:
• Karl Stenerson, Crop Nutrient Marketing Manager
• Randy Brown, WinField United agronomist

Factors such as a commodity price boom, Black Swan weather events, high global natural gas prices and trade policies all played a role in driving current fertilizer prices to record highs. Ongoing supply and demand factors, as well as supply chain impacts, will continue to hold crop input costs high in the beginning half of next year.

So, 2022 is the time to sharpen our pencils and ensure we are on our agronomic game to achieve maximum crop yields and return on investment. Karl Stenerson and Randy Brown share tips on using tools like Nutrisolutions tissue sampling, field forecasting tools and nitrogen stabilizers to optimize your 2022 field fertility. Watch the video to learn:

0:00 Welcome to Total Acre Live
0:30 Meet Karl and Randy
1:28 What are fertilizer prices so high?
7:30 Future fertilizer price predictions
9:25 Supply chain impacts on fertilizer prices
10:36 How to manage crop input costs in 2022
12:30 Importance of understanding crop genetics
13:04 NutriSolutions tissue sampling and Field Forecasting tools
15:21 Use of nitrogen stabilizers

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[annking]

Farmers can use manure, cover crops to till under & compost. Local communities could start a compost collection company to assist farmers. They can also buy compost from a commercial service.

Also - green manure crop is planted in season to grow quickly. It is then cut down and worked into the soil while it is still green, alive, and most importantly, full of nutrients. Two of the best choices for early planting are peas and clover.They both tolerate cooler soil and air temperatures well. In addition, they germinate and grow quickly, providing a quick cover in as little as 2 to 3 weekswhen it comes to raised beds, they can be an easy way to recharge and add nutrients to soil that is otherwise left to fend for itself.

Green manure crops can be sown as soon as the soil thaws in your area. A few frosts, a bit of snow, or even a light freeze will not hurt crops like peas.

[MidnightSunshine]

So ppl don't wonder why food prices are going up? It's crazy these type of vids have so little views.