Nitricity Raises $20M

Nitricity Raises $20M

Lightning struck for AgTech startup Nitricity—20M times. That’s right, Nitricity, a U.S. startup changing nitrogen fertilizer production, announced last week it had closed its Series A funding round with a fine $20M. It’s electric: Maybe you’re familiar with how...
Fertilizer Outlook

Fertilizer Outlook

 “It’s harvest time in this little town, Time to bring it on in, pay the loans down…”  Luke Bryan’s lyrics ring true this time of year, especially as farmers bring in one of their most expensive harvests. We don’t need to remind everyone (okay, we will...
Farmers Are Fans of Fertilizer Ruling

Farmers Are Fans of Fertilizer Ruling

Increased nitrogen fertilizer tariffs are out, and U.S. agriculture groups are celebrating. The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled it wouldn’t impose additional tariffs after CF Industries filed a petition for urea ammonium nitrate tariffs on imports from...
U.S.-Friendly Fertilizer News

U.S.-Friendly Fertilizer News

Some potentially favorable news for U.S. fertilizer producers came this week, when the Department of Commerce ruled that imported urea ammonium nitrate fertilizers were unfairly subsidized and dumped in the U.S. at below-market prices. It’s not all good news. While...
Microbe’s Mic Drop Moment

Microbe’s Mic Drop Moment

A (not so) dynamic duo: Skyrocketing fertilizer prices and lack of availability have many farmers concerned for this season. According to the Purdue Ag Economy Barometer, 26% of farmers surveyed are having difficulty with fertilizer availability.   Average fertilizer...