For California Ag Today, I’m Mike Stephens <p>Farmers share fertilizer plans.<p>The Farm Progress PANEL takes on the elephant in the room – plans for 2022 crop nutrition<p>With input prices rising in tandem with rising crop returns, farmers are both upset and still on the hook to plant for 2022. In light of stories about rising nitrogen prices, along with other inputs, the Farm Progress PANEL asked about plans for the new planting season.<p>The question? With fertilizer prices rising, what are you considering for 2022?<p>About 16% report they re looking at nitrogen alternatives, and there are more on the market for 2022 than ever. Whether they re looking at biological sources, or other tools, this number is probably a lot higher than if asked in 2020.<p>About one-fifth report they re applying their fall fertilizer base and watching spring prices. It s a "bet on the future" approach that has worked in the past. The challenge for those