Some discussion exists on the national scale that nitrogen fertilizer supply may run 85 to 90 percent of demand. It is too early to determine if this shortfall will occur given the supply activity above. There may be a shift to soybeans from nitrogen fertilized crops and decreases in application rates. In Mississippi, supply seems to be tight at the moment. Farmers should lock in a reliable supply as soon as possible as availability may be more of an issue than prices.
Pricing is quite volatile at the moment.
It was very difficult to get an urea quote on the record. Fertilizer Rate Issues MSU-ES nitrogen recommendations are based on yield potential and soil type. Some soils are more efficient in utilizing nitrogen fertilizers than others. Efficiency of particular fertilizer materials depends on management factors such as application method and timing. These should be considered when contemplating switching nitrogen sources.