Chemical & Fertilizer Application Equipment

Our equipment is capable of custom applying dry and liquid fertilizers with or without chemicals. We now have three dry spreaders, an 1803 Terregator, a 1603 Terragator and a brand-new CaseIH Titan 4-wheeler. We use GPS equipment in our spreaders and post-emerge sprayers. We will again be using Ro-Gators for post-emerge and pre-harvest spraying; for pre-plant and CRP spraying we have our 1603 Floater.

Our 4 fertilizer tender trucks (3 in Cando and 1 in Egeland) are prepared to bring you drill fertilizers or custom blends to put through your own equipment. We handle phosphates, urea, potash, ammonium sulfate, and any micro-nutrients you may need such as zinc, copper, and sulfur.

FERTILIZER OUTLOOK FALL 2004

Nitrogen:

Prices are high, driven by the natural gas and petroleum costs. There is a 6 cent spread between urea and anhydrous, with urea being higher. The short term outlook is for prices to continue to increase, so it would be advisable to fertilize this fall. Replacement costs are $20-$25 per ton higher than our posted prices. We have an adequate supply for fall and our prices probably won't increase.

Phosphates:

Phosphate prices are the highest in years. Fall prices at this point are equal to spring prices, but strong movement will bring about increases even this fall. Book your tons now to guarantee your prices for fall.

General Comments:

Because of the delayed harvest, there has not been much activity as far as fall fertilization goes. We are ready to meet your needs with spreading and delivery of anhydrous. We again are offering a deferred payment plan for fall fertilizer. Stop in to discuss your needs.