Koch Agronomic Services (KAS), Wichita, Kan., announced that it has raised the prices of its nitrogen stabilizer products due to rising raw materials and logistical costs. Effective Nov. 1, the distributor prices of Anvol® and Agrotain® Advanced 1.0 went up 14 percent, Agrotaine Dri-Maxx increased 10 percent, and Centuro® increased 9 percent.
“Our focus has been and will continue to be providing our customers with proven solutions growers can use to optimize their nitrogen rates and increase yield,” said Greg Hunter, Vice President of North American Sales for KAS. “The rise of input costs throughout 2021 has created a unique situation, and the value of a nitrogen stabilizer has never been higher or more important for growers looking to get the most out of their nitrogen investment.”
KAS reported that in some instances raw materials costs have increased as much as 300 percent for the company, with the expectation that prices will continue to rise as the crop year progresses. Along with rising costs, the agriculture industry is also facing supply and logistical constraints, KAS said. Moving forward, the company said it will continue to assess raw material costs and adjust its nitrogen stabilizer and nutrient efficiency solutions prices as necessary.
“The KAS procurement and supply chain teams have been working diligently with our suppliers to secure raw materials to meet our customers’ needs,” said Hunter. “We anticipate having product for our customers this fall and spring.”