
Ag retailers surveyed by CropLife expect a moderately good 2020 spring fertilizer season, citing strong corn acres and a good fall application season. The CropLife Buying Intentions Survey shows significant planned increases in 2020 spending across nutrient segments.
Expected strong US fertilizer demand tied to corn acreage supports nutrient prices and signals higher planted corn area ahead.
After 770 past neutral report events, Corn moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (54% higher; middle half -1.1% to +1.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 66 past bullish report events, DAP moved a median 0.0% over 5 sessions (41% higher; middle half -0.6% to +0.7%), and +0.3% over 20.
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