
DTN's retail survey found most fertilizer prices fell in the third week of September 2017, with DAP at $429/ton and urea at $312/ton. Potash rose about 2% to $345/ton, and urea was slightly higher versus the prior month.
Farmers are weighing soil test results against low commodity prices before fall applications.
Lower retail fertilizer prices ease crop production costs, which slightly eases pressure on corn and soybean margins. Mixed moves suggest no strong directional shift in input costs.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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