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  • Yara 2Q 2011 Net Profit Falls 40% On Year, Below Estimates Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:11AMDow Jones
  • Yara reports strong second-quarter results Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:09AMYara International ASA reports strong second-quarter results, primarily reflecting a significant margin improvement compared with last year.Yara reports second-quarter net income after non-controlling interests of NOK 2,225 million (NOK 7.73 per …
  • The Mosaic Company Reports Outstanding Fourth Quarter Results Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 3:15PMThe Mosaic Company reported fourth quarter net earnings of $649 million, or $1.45 per diluted share, for the quarter ended May 31, 2011. Â These results compare to net earnings of $396 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended May 31, 2010. Â Mosaic's net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 were $2.9 billion, a 54 percent increase from $1.9 billion in the same ...
  • Indian Market Erases Early Gains Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:31AMThe Indian market erased early gains to end modestly lower on Monday, as domestic concerns over inflation and interest rates and the debt issues in the U.S. and European Union kept investors on the sidelines. Auto, IT, healthcare, technology and oil/gas stocks were on sellers' radar, while realty, consumer durable, metal and power stocks witnessed stock-specific buying.
  • Global peers, IT stocks drag markets Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:22AMNSE Nifty ended at 5,567, down 14 points.
  • Sensex ends down 76 pts Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:20AMSensex ended (provisional) at 18,485 - down 76 points. Nifty ends down 20 points at 5,561. _________________________________________ (Updated at 1428 hrs)
  • Markets languish near day's low Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 4:05AMMarkets languished near the day's low as weakness was witnessed in auto and IT stocks. Cues from the European peers also dampened investor sentiments, taking the Sensex to a low of 18,449. The index was down 51 points at 18,511. Nifty was down 16 points at 5,564.
  • FAP concerned at import of agri products Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 9:13PMLAHORE, July 15: The policymakers have decided to rely more on import of agriculture products from India and other countries to cater to certain vested interests at the cost of local farmers.
  • Nigeria: Price of Fertilizer Soars, as Cement Price Crashes Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:04AMPrices of fertilizer in different markets across the northern part of the country have gone up, while at the same time that of cement have drastically come down, Daily Trust investigation revealed.
  • Namrup fertiliser staff demand fourth plant Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 7:00PM"We have learnt that some measures are being taken in New Delhi and the matter is lying with the Planning Commission. Therefore, we urge the Centre and the state government to ensure that the project is through," Bora said.
  • Rentech Receives Final Air Permit for its Port St. Joe Renewable Energy Project Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 8:22AMLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK) announced today that it has received the final air permit for the Company’s proposed Port St. Joe Renewable Energy Center (Port St. Joe Project). The Port St. Joe Project has been issued the final air permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and has received all significant permits from the State to allow start of ...
  • Nigeria: Yobe Govt Flags Off Fertilizer Sale Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 8:02AMGOVERNOR Ibrahim Gaidam of Yobe state have flag-off fertilizer sales for the 2011 farming season, with the sales of the commodity at a subsidized rate. Urea costs N1, 900 while Compound sells for N2, 000 respectively.
  • ICIS Fertilizer Price Assessments to be Used by CME Group´s Clearing Services for Swap Futures Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 7:53AMLONDON, July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ ICIS, a trusted provider of benchmark pricing information and news to the global fertilizer, petrochemical and energy markets, is delighted to announce that ICIS is supplying independent price assessments …
  • Nitrogen Loss Expected With Heavy Rainfall Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 9:20AMBROOKINGS — After 2 to 6 inches of rain fell on most of central South Dakota — and more in isolated areas — in the last couple weeks; South Dakota State University Extension Soil Specialist Ron Gelderman says some fields may experience nitrogen loss.
  • Saudi Arabia Fertilizer Co. sees 13% drop in revenue from last year Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 3:45AMSaudi Arabia Fertilizer Co. sees 13% drop in revenue from last year
  • Africa: Dangote to Build Biggest Fertilizer Plant in Africa Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:26AMDangote Group of companies has concluded plans to build the biggest fertilizer plant in Africa, the company said.
  • Nigeria: Traditional Rulers to Monitor Fertilizer Distribution in Borno Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 9:04AMGOVERNOR Kashim Shettima of Borno State on Wednesday said traditional rulers would be responsible for the distribution of fertilizer to farmers in order to eliminate the chances of diverting the products to black markets.
  • Nigeria: Dangote Builds Largest Fertiliser Plant in Edo Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:02AMDangote Group of Companies has signed an agreement with Saipem Contracting Nigeria Limited for the commencement of work on what would be Africa's largest fertiliser company. Production of fertiliser in the plant is expected to commence in 2014.
  • Dangote Group Signs Deal With Saipem to Build Fertilizer Plant in Nigeria Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:43AMDangote Group of Nigeria plans to build a fertilizer plant in the country’s southern Edo state, which will start production by 2014, the Lagos-based company said today in an e-mailed statement.
  • Making Things Grow -- Research Report on Converted Organics Inc. and CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:23AMMACAU--(Marketwire - Jul 7, 2011) - Today, www.EquityMarketsInc.com announced its research report highlighting Converted Organics Inc. and CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Full content and research is available at www.EquityMarketsInc.com/research.php .
  • Iran, Russia agree to build petrochemical plant: report Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 1:14AMIran and Russia have reached an agreement to set up a petrochemical complex in the Assaluyeh seaport at the Persian Gulf, the local Press TV reported on Wednesday.
  • CVR Partners to Release Second Quarter Results on Aug. 3 Followed By An Executive Conference Call Aug. 4 at 10 a.m ... Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:26AMCVR Partners today announced that it will release its second quarter 2011 results on Wednesday, Aug. 3, after the close of New York Stock Exchange trading. Â Chief Executive Officer Byron Kelley and other executives then will host a teleconference call for analysts and investors on Thursday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m.
  • Sialkot farmers voice concern on fertilizer shortage Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 4:13AMSIALKOT: Central Chairman Pakistan Kissan Board (PKB) Amanullah Chatta has expressed grave concern on the shortage of the urea fertilizers in Sialkot region due to which the paddy growers and farmers were suffering from great difficulties, as it is causing inordinate delay in the sowing of the paddy crops.
  • Iran, Russia to build petchem complex Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 2:49AMIran and Russia have reportedly reached an agreement to set up a 1.5-billion-dollar petrochemical complex in the Assaluyeh seaport at the Persian Gulf.
  • Cool-Season Grasses More Profitable Than Warm-Season Grasses Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 1:37AMSwine effluent provides fertilizer boost equal to urea Access to swine effluent or waste water can help a producer grow more grass. But a Texas AgriLife Researcher says the grass is "greener" economically if it is a cool-season rather than a warm-season variety. Dr. Seong Park, AgriLife Research economist in Vernon, said while the warm-season grasses appear to have a greater growth boost with ...
  • Urea import to cost government Rs700 extra per bag Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 5:43AMLAHORE: The government will import around 100,000 tons of urea worth $59.09 million, which is far higher than the prevailing price of locally produced fertilizers.
  • Force Unlimited spreader trailer Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 1:57AMForce Unlimited has introduced a line of spreader trailers, according to a news release. Units are available in multiple lengths of either the Agforce or the Pro-Force box capable of handling 10-25 tons.
  • Smuggling of fertilizers across Nepal border effects Kahrif crop Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:00AMBalrampur, Jul 1: Farmers in this Nepal border district of Uttar Pradesh are facing problems in obtaining fertilizers for Kharif crop due to unabated smuggling and black marketing.
  • Rentech Announces Conference Schedule for July 2011 Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:15PMLOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rentech, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: RTK) today announced its conference schedule for July 2011. July 26-27, 2011U.S. Department of Energy Biomass 2011Replace the Whole Barrel, Supply the Whole MarketNational Harbor, MDAttendees and exhibitors: Dan Cohrs, EVP & Chief Financial Officer and Harold Wright, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer About Rentech, Inc ...
  • Petronas Chemicals to Build Fertilizer Plant in Sabah Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:14PMKUALA LUMPUR, 30 JUNE, 2011 : Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) has proposed to build a new world-scale fertiliser plant in Sipitang, Sabah, at an estimated cost of US$1.5 billion (US$1=RM2.99).
  • Between the lines of Deutsche's grab at RHG Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 5:53PMRHG, the former RAMS Home Loans Group and plaything of John Kinghorn, may still be wrestling with how to liquidate the company, but that has not stopped punters playing in the stock.
  • Notices leave none of us any the wiser Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:21AMThe former Rams Home Loans group and plaything of John Kinghorn, RHG, might still be wrestling with how to liquidate the company, but that has not stopped punters playing in the stock.
  • Government decides to raise gas tariff by 10-15% Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:23AMISLAMABAD: The people of Pakistan will be hit by an inflation drone on July 1st, with the government planning to impose a massive gas tariff hike of 15-100%, affecting all categories of consumers on the first day of the new fiscal year 2011-12.
  • PRESS DIGEST-Australian Business News - June 30 Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 4:26PMCompiled for Reuters by Media Monitors. Reutershas not verified these stories and does not vouch for theiraccuracy. THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW (www.afr.com) Transpacific Industries Group will put ...
  • CF Restarts Nitrogen Plant Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 1:00PMFertilizer maker CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced that it has resumed production at its Port Neal nitrogen complex which is located in Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, near Sioux City on the Missouri River.
  • Flammable Substance Spill Causes Road Closure Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:51PMHazMat responded to an accident that closed State Route 30 in Canton when a highly flammable substance spilled Monday.
  • Truck crash may close Route 30 in Canton overnight Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 11:05PMThe one-vehicle crash involved an open-bed farm truck carrying fertilizer. Initially officials didn’t know if the material was toxic or flammable. Canton Police Capt. Les Marino said the substance was being treated as urea nitrate, a highly flammable and potentially explosive fertilizer-based material. Some local residents were evacuated.
  • CVR Partners' Business Model Continues to Shine Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:30PMBy Todd JohnsonCVR Partners, LP (UAN) continues to offer a strong fundamental fertilizer investment....
  • CVR Partners' Business Model Continues to Shine Sunday, June 26, 2011 @ 7:30PMBy Todd JohnsonCVR Partners, LP (UAN) continues to offer a strong fundamental fertilizer investment....
  • Alamo City sees Future in 'New Energy Economy' Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:40AMIn the country's seventh largest city, political leaders are betting that green energy and smart grid technology will stimulate economic growth for decades to come.
  • Alamo City Sees Future in 'New Energy Economy' Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 8:40AMIn the country's seventh largest city, political leaders are betting that green energy and smart grid technology will stimulate economic growth for decades to come.
  • Engro Fertilizer Ltd starts commercial operation on June 24 Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:43AMKARACHI : Engro Fertilizers Limited, 100pc subsidiary of Engro Chemical, has declared achievement of "commercial operations date" effective June 24, 2011 , of its new fertilizer plant.
  • Force Unlimited spreader trailer Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 3:29AMForce Unlimited has introduced a line of spreader trailers, according to a news release. Units are available in multiple lengths of either the Agforce or the Pro-Force box capable of handling 10-25 tons.
  • New Bastion Development, Inc. Subsidiary Signs Memorandum of Understanding to Build and Operate Fertilizer Plant Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:49AMROYAL PALM BEACH, FL--(Marketwire - Jun 23, 2011) - New Bastion Development, Inc. ("New Bastion") ( PINKSHEETS : NWBA ) announced today that NB Regeneration, its wholly-owned subsidiary, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with United Advisory, a Panamanian company, to build and operate a nitrogen fertilizer facility in the Free Trade Zone in the Republic of Panama. United Advisory ...
  • GMA eyes new fertilizer scheme under NFA Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:35AMMANILA. Philippines - Former President Gloria is pushing for a new law that directs the National Food Authority to allocate billions for a fertilizer support mechanism.
  • Press Releases Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:32AMA lawmaker has moved to reorganize the National Food Authority (NFA) as a preparatory step toward the long-term goal of rice self-sufficiency for the country.
  • Investment policy for urea runs into ministry wall Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:26PMAmendments to the urea investment policy are likely to be delayed, as the department of fertilisers has formally opposed the move to raise prices.
  • Analysis - Brazil brings farming muscle to corn and cotton Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:12AMSAO PAULO (Reuters) - After transforming global agriculture by quintupling their soybean production since 1980, Brazilian farmers are now on the brink of crop breakthroughs in cotton and corn, long dominated by growers in America.
  • San Antonio Positioning To Be At The Forefront Of New Energy Economy In U.S. Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:08AMFlanked by CPS Energy Board Chair Derrick Howard and President & CEO Doyle Beneby, Mayor Julian Castro raised the curtain today on new business prospects for San Antonio, as five clean technology businesses were introduced to an audience of San Antonio community and business leaders at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) Downtown Campus.
  • San Antonio Positioning to Be at the Forefront of New Energy Economy Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 5:08PMSAN ANTONIO -- Flanked by CPS Energy Board Chair Derrick Howard and President & CEO Doyle Beneby...