Rising Nitrogen Prices Rising Nitrogen Prices Nitrogen prices are higher than last year and there is concern about supplies. Some suppliers, such as Terra Industries, have idled facilities until prices reach levels allowing positive cash flows.
Natural gas is a major component of anhydrous ammonia.
They reviewed nitrogen costs and yield response for corn with a soybean rotation as well as corn to corn. However, the rising cost of nitrogen and decrease in yield will reduce profitability. The Extension Update on Central Illinois Agriculture is a weekly one page publication that highlights news, events and items of current interest.