Fertilizer Articles and Resources

FERTILIZER AND FARM DIESEL FUEL RESOURCES

Market reports from USDA in Alabama and Illinois.

HIGHER FERTILIZER COSTS EXPECTED IN 2011

A recent University of Nebraska CropWatch report states that fertilizer prices have had their ups and downs the past couple of years, but that with strength in grain markets at the end of 2010, fertilizer prices have also shown increases.  The report also includes a link to “10 Tips for Fine-Tuning Your Fertilizer Program.”  Read more …

MAXIMIZING YOUR FERTILIZER DOLLARS

With the decline in fertilizer prices and limited funds for purchased fertilizer, how do I get the most bang for my buck?  Read more ...   Maximizing Your Fertilizer Dollars (PDF | 62KB)

BROILER LITTER CALCULATOR

I have received several questions as to the value of poultry litter in comparison to commercial fertilizer. I recently came across a simple web-based calculator you can use to compare the two, developed at the University of Georgia, and thought you may be interested. A related document (PDF) with notes and sample calculations is here: Calculating the Fertilizer Value of Broiler Litter (PDF | 309KB)

Thanks, Webb Flowers