Nh3 to liquid

[Robertbarlage]

Would I be crazy to switch to liquid? I like that they bring nh3 out but delivery charge is getting out of hand I think.

[Robertbarlage]

I should have said has anyone had regrets switching to liquid from anhydrous? I hate smelling that shit all spring to

[Oliver88]

NH3 is the cheapest form of nitrogen vs liquid being most expensive.
(I’ve never used liquid so can’t compare applying it.)

[bobofthenorth]

Would I be crazy to switch to liquid?

Yes.

(you asked)

[Sodbuster]

Not sure what the price difference is between Nh3 and liquid but that might be the biggest factor. Last time I checked liquid had a 20% premium over nh3, that was years ago. We’re booked in at $0.48 for a pound of N for this spring, not sure what 28-0-0 is priced at.

[Sheepwheat]

You almost need storage, nurse truck, and so on. 3 times the filling. Some neighbors tried it. Most went back due to inconvenience, cost, application rate needed etc.

But if you want to, no ones stopping you... not trying to be negative just because.

[SASKFARMER]

I wound never switch to liquid in 100 years. Way to expensive and corrosive.

[bobofthenorth]

The only legitimate reason I can think of is if you don't want to trust your retailer to hold prepay money for NH3. You can store 28-0-0 on farm but storing NH3 isn't really an option. In that event though I think I'd put up with the headache of applying 46-0-0 at seeding rather than pay the premium for 28-0-0.

[macdon02]

Paid $300mt or .49/lb for 28 delivered. I have a NH3 applicator in the bush. No banders on the drill. But you need tanks and a way to deliver unless land is close. Ran 55gal through a 2.5" side band opener with 1.5" seperation and have gone as high as 75gal looking for the burn Gerry talks about, but haven't seen it here yet on canola. 10-34 is usually ridiculous price(if you can get it) so don't use any more then you have to. If it's delivery on NH3 that's pushing you this way your gonna pay more due to less dense product but you aren't waiting either if you have tanks. Some of the coops will deliver to the drill for a price if you don't want tanks. It isn't for everyone. I'll add it depends on your retailer and if they are competitive. Huge variance i find

[blackpowder]

For me.
I love love love liquid.
But....
I get nursed in a timely and cost effective manner. I am reasonably close to dealer.
It is somewhat more expensive.
But....
It is a blendable, customizable product. N & S together at the least.
It is safe and versatile in application. Never once a plug of any kind.
I get section control for peanuts.
Cheap parts. In three years not one minute downtime from equipment failure.
This plus my acres per fill by taking N & S out of air tank offset higher cost for me.
Again, just me. Least labor and time cost for me as well.
Yes, corrosive. Keep it away from moving parts if possible and paint.

[blackpowder]

Now, if I ran the biggest Bourgault had super bs to run with cheap labor it wouldn't matter. Then I would store my own 46.

[tubs]

We run our liquid all through sprayer bought mine at 47 c a pound .It is priced the same per actual pound of N as 46 0 0 the nice thing is you don't contaminate augers just pump it on and off, have stainless steel tank at home. Don.t have patience to wait for product in the spring.