
08.31.10 Tug of War over PotashCorp
BHP bid signals realignment in global N-P-K sector
Growth in global demand for food is a given. That makes fertilizer – and its primary ingredients nitrogen (N), phosphate (P) and potash (K) – a high-growth industry. But who will lead the field of producers? Read more >
08.31.10 From Few to Many
80% of world potash is traded across borders
Production is concentrated in Canada, Russia and Belarus, while some 160 countries are consumers. Read more >
08.21.10 Sugar Rush
U.S. court ruling is a global market changer
An August 13 ruling outlawing the planting of GMO seeds may mean no U.S. sugar beet crop next year. The USDA has already eased restrictions on imports as prices rise. Read more >
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