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Potash Fertilizers: What’s the Difference Between SOP and MOP?

The world’s population continues to grow, and so too does demand for agricultural crops. Not surprisingly, it's becoming increasingly important for farmers to grow more crops more efficiently. That’s ...
Agri-Pulse

Phosphate and potash added to final critical minerals list

In a victory for America’s farmers and fertilizer industry, phosphate has been included, along with potash, on a list of 60 minerals deemed as critical to U.S. security. The addition of phosphate on ...
Iowa Public Radio

Farmers' fertilizer costs will rise if tariffs on Canadian goods go forward, experts warn

A John Deere tractor fertilizing a field of dry black beans at the Stoutenburg family farm in Sandusky, Michigan, on Aug. 8, 2023. Agricultural experts say fertilizer costs will rise if the Trump ...
Capital Press

Proposed ‘critical mineral’ listing of potash may speed extraction

The Department of Interior. Potash is among several substances recommended for listing as a critical mineral based on a U.S. Interior Department analysis. (Courtesy U.S. Department of Interior) With ...
The Columbian

Global ag giant Nutrien looks to build $500M to $1B Longview fertilizer export plant in 2027

Global agricultural products giant Nutrien has picked Longview as the ideal site for its next mineral fertilizer export terminal, officials at the company said.