A USDA Foreign Service report says global fertilizer prices are near record levels and may stay elevated through 2022 and beyond. It notes fertilizer is about 36% of corn operating costs and 35% for wheat, and that trade restrictions compound shortages.
Elevated fertilizer costs could cut 2023 planting and yields, tightening feed grain supply later and supporting grain prices.
After 1,040 past bullish report events, Corn moved a median +0.5% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -0.9% to +2.0%), and +0.8% over 20.
After 74 past bullish report events, Natural Gas moved a median +1.3% over 5 sessions (55% higher; middle half -4.0% to +11.3%), and +2.1% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 76 past bullish report events, Urea moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -2.2% to +2.9%), and -0.3% over 20.
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