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Slow demand, and high inventories have prompted potash producers to issue further output cuts. Late Tuesday, Potash Corp of Saskatchewan ( NYSE:POT), the world's largest potash producer, said that it will reduce its potash output because of low demand; the following day, producer K+S Ag announced that it expects "further significant reductions" to its 2009 outlook.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
As the economic recession spread across the globe, the value of crops plummeted and equity froze, forcing farmers into delaying applications of much needed fertilizer to their fields. This postponement has set the stage for the potash industry to boom.

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Sluggish demand world-wide due to the global financial squeeze has left potash stockpiles at all-time highs as potash miners fail to adequately adjust prices.

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Rumours of BHP Billiton's interest in acquiring a major potash company just won't go away. Speculation mounted that the world’s largest miner was preparing for a large acquisition after the company raised more than US $6 billion through the sale of bonds.
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
German fertiliser maker K+S expects lower price in its main product, potash, to help revive demand from farmers later this year. For full story, click here
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
Intrepid Potash, Inc. has scheduled to release second quarter 2009 financial results after the market close on August 6, 2009. The teleconference call to discuss second quarter 2009 results is scheduled for August 7, [...]
Sat, Jul 4, 2009
Athabasca Potash Inc. declared that its annual meeting of shareholders will be held at the Delta Bessborough Hotel, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at 2:00pm on Thursday, September 3, 2009. For full story, click here
Fri, Jul 3, 2009
Russian potash miner Uralkali declared the industry will be among the first to recover after the financial crisis ends, though it declared the market instability will persist in the near-term. For full story, click here

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Monday, June 22, 2009
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