What's Driving Ag Markets Right Now?
About this episode
Mike Howell interviews Jason Newton to discuss the current state of agricultural markets and the factors influencing them.
As we head into planting, one thing is top of mind for everyone in agriculture—the economy. What's really driving the markets, and what's the outlook as we head into the field? In this episode, Mike Howell sits down with Nutrien Chief Economist and Head of Market Research, Jason Newton, to help break down what's happening today. From recent movement in crop prices to global supply and demand, they dig into the factors shaping today's market environment and explore how small shifts can make an impact throughout the growing season. They discuss the current state of fertilizer markets, from global urea supplies and prices to phosphate demand and supplies, and how ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are impacting natural gas prices and input markets. Looking for the latest in crop nutrition research? Visit nutrien-ekonomics.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NutrieneKonomics
People in this episode
Host: Mike Howell
Guest: Jason Newton
Topics covered
- agriculture
- economy
- market analysis
- fertilizer markets
- crop prices
- global supply and demand
Keywords
- agriculture
- economy
- crop prices
- fertilizer markets
- global supply and demand
- natural gas prices
- Middle East conflicts
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Nutrien, Nutrien Chief Economist, Nutrien-ekonomics.com
Places: Middle East
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