Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals

The United Nations predicts that world population will reach 9 billion people by 2050. That's an increase of 33% over the world population right now.   It also says that global food output will have to increase by 70 percent to meet rising demand.  ...

The United Nations predicts that world population will reach 9 billion people by 2050. That's an increase of 33% over the world population right now.   It also says that global food output will have to increase by 70 percent to meet rising demand.  ...

American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2010. Net sales were $62.5 million compared to $50.8 million. Earnings (loss) per diluted share were $0.14 versus ($0.32) year ago.

Monsanto Company (NYSE: MON) and Sapphire Energy, Inc. today announced an agreement to enter a multi-year collaboration that will leverage Sapphire's algae-based research platform to discover genes that could be applied to agriculture, particularly in the field of yield and stress. The...

The share prices of fertilizer companies have been hit hard during Monday's trading session in sympathy with a sell-off in wheat and corn futures. Leading the way lower is Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT), which has lost 3.55% to $58.92 on the day. Mosaic (NYSE: MOS) has shed 3.04% to $82.90. Agrium (...

Shares of Monsanto Co. (NYSE: MON) jumped higher this morning, touching $74.43, only to be sold off hard and heavy throughout the rest of the trading day. Currently, shares are off by 2.26%, trading at $71.41. Given that the previous close for MON was $73.06, today's action can be summed up in...

In a report published by Piper Jaffray, Vertex Pharmaceuticals' (NASDAQ: VRTX) shares have surged. Piper Jaffray reported that shares of VRTX have surged 45.8% this year based on positive STRIVE data in cystic fibrosis (CF) and ahead of likely Telaprevir approval in HCV by the May 23rd PDUFA date...

Piper Jaffray is out with its report today on Monsanto (NYSE: MON), reiterating Overweight. In a note to clients, Piper Jaffray writes, "We maintain our Overweight Rating and $95 price target on shares of MONfollowing a pricing survey of 10 glyphosate distributors across the U.S. We are...

Shares of fertilizer maker Agrium Inc. (NYSE: AGU) are hitting new highs for the day, up nearly 2% to $96.39. The bullish activity could be related to a note from UBS saying that wheat may hit $10.00 a bushel and corn could go to $8.30. Agrium competitor, CF Industries (NYSE: CF) is another...

Stephen Wilson, CEO of CF Industries (NYSE: CF), spoke to CNBC this afternoon about the things that keep him up at night during this golden age of the industry. “I actually read a comment from someone in the industry who said that ‘what keeps me awake at night is that I can't think of much to keep...

Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (NYSE: SQM) reported today earnings for 2010 of US$382.1 million (US$1.45 per ADR), an increase of 13.0% with respect to 2009, when earnings totaled US$338.3 million (US$1.29 per ADR). Gross Margin reached US$626.0 million (34.2% of revenues), 18.1% higher...

Cusick's Corner Buck bounces after Bernanke's testimony and Oil pulls back from $100. This market is entering what I might refer to as the Bermuda Triangle -- moderate volatility, 50/50 short-term sentiment, Put/Call Ratio 1.074 (OEX). Front month volatility, as measured by VIX, is currently 20.31...

CNBC Fast Money's Tim Seymour is bullish on Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE: POT). He explained that potash prices are going higher, because there are some negotiations with the Brazilians at $540 per tonne and the Chinese are next. Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (POT) gained 2.67% today,...

Gilford Securities is out with a research report this afternoon, where it reiterates its Sell rating on Monsanto (NYSE: MON). The GS analysts noted that their four long-term concerns about the company remain unchanged: 1. The company's overdependence on glyphosate and glyphosate tolerance, at a...

Shares of Potash Corp. (NYSE: POT) were upgraded to Buy this morning at Gleacher & Co. Analysts at Credit Suisse also reiterated their Outperform rating on the stock. During Monday's trading session, POT shares have risen 2.75% to $61.67. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PCS) is an...