Potash

The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) has hired Dr Sally Flis to the newly created position of Director of Agronomy.

ICL has announced that Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings has lowered the company’s international corporate credit rating to BBB- with stable outlook.

The Mosaic Co. has reported 3Q16 net earnings of US$39 million, down from net earnings of US$160 million in 3Q15.

Hancock Prospecting Ltd has announced a major investment in a natural fertilizer business.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has executed a consent order with Mosaic following the sinkhole at its New Wales facility.

IHO-Agro, an innovative international fertilizer company, has concluded an agent agreement for its product in Nigeria, Africa.

Underlying EBITDA was 35% lower, as weaker fertilizer prices were only partly offset by higher deliveries of Yara-produced products.

According to Equities, Intrepid Potash Inc. (IPI) was among the biggest gainers on the Russell 2000 for 18 October.

International agriculture industry professionals gathered in London and Rothamsted to observe the first ever Global Fertilizer Day on 12 and 13 October.

According to Reuters, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended that investors in Agrium Inc. and Potash Corp of Saskatchewan support a merger of the companies.

Belarusian Potash Co. is expanding its presence in Ukraine, the company's press service informed BelTA.

Uralkali, a global potash producer, announces its production results for 3Q16.

On 13 October 2016, international agriculture professionals will gather in London to celebrate fertilizers and their essential role in sustaining the growing population.

PhosAgro CEO, Andrey Guryev, said: “We can be truly proud of what we have achieved in the past 15 years.”

The Supervisory Board appoints Dr Otto Lose appointed to the Board of Executive Directors at K+S Aktiengesellschaft.