# Potash fertilizer producers eye surging demand - Manitoba Co-operator

> Reuters reports global potash sales are on track for record highs in 2021, supported by higher crop prices and strong Chinese demand. Nutrien forecasts global potash demand of 68 to 70 million tonnes and expects the largest US corn plantings in five years. Mosaic has no plans to restart its idled Colonsay mine.

- Date: 2021-03-01 · published 2021-03-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/48440-potash-fertilizer-producers-eye-surging-demand-manitoba-co-operator
- Commodities: [Potash (KCl)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/POTASH.md), [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md)

## Why it matters

Firm demand and cautious North American supply support potash prices, which raises input costs for corn and soybean growers. Higher crop prices are encouraging greater fertilizer application.

## Read by commodity

- CORN: neutral
- POTASH: bullish ▲

## Sources

- manitobacooperator.ca: https://www.manitobacooperator.ca/news-opinion/news/potash-fertilizer-producers-eye-surging-demand/

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