
Potash prices in the area served by Maryland-based The Mill reached a roughly 10-year low in 2026, but many growers still postponed fertilizer purchases until near spring planting. An agricultural adviser cited commodity-price uncertainty, nutrient alternatives, precision-ag tools and changing field conditions as factors behind the delay.
Delayed purchasing can weaken near-term fertilizer demand even when prices are low. The report describes a local potash market, with limited implications for broader feed-commodity prices.
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