Crop protection and numerous other ag products are in tight supply and prices are trending higher. What does that mean for farmers? Keep an eye on this page for continuing coverage from the Farm Journal team.
Long Tail For Crop Protection Supply Chain Snafus
While Amy Asmus says fungicide supplies will also be tighter this year, it’s herbicides that are garnering the most angst.
Glyphosate, Some Other Crop Protection Products In Tight Supply
Many commonly used herbicides are hard to find, and prices are trending higher. Fungicide availability may also be limited in some cases.
Terminating Cover Crops This Spring? You Might Need Options to Glyphosate
When and how to terminate a cover crop in spring varies by farmer, but the practice usually has at least one common denominator – glyphosate – and it’s in short supply across much of the country.
Glyphosate, Glufosinate Prices Up 50% in Some Cases Due to Industry-Wide Shortage
As retailers are now facing tight supplies of popular herbicides like glyphosate and glufosinate, product prices are climbing and supplies are being rationed. It’s an issue that could last the entire season.
Manufacturers Explain Supply Challenges In Crop Protection
“We’ve seen this building for many months. And this overall situation will likely last into the 2022 crop year,” says Adam Hensley with Helm.
Glyphosate, Glufosinate Shortage Today; Are Fungicides and Insecticides Next?
As farmers work to get the 2021 crop in the ground, some inputs are facing severe strains. While glyphosate and glufosinate are in short supply today, one retailer says fungicides and insecticides are next.
Bale Wrap to Drainage Tile, a Pinch on Plastics Supplies is Spurring Nationwide Shortage
Plastic-based products and materials are in short supply as rising costs also deliver sticker shock on many farm supply products. From demand to production shortages at plants, the problem first popped up last summer.
Crop Protection Manufacturers Maneuver Tight Supply
“No one has everything they need right now,” says Tom Lyons, vice president of supply chain at Nufarm. “We’ve been on plan A, plan B, and plan C.”
