Fertilizer Prices: How Did We Get Here and What's Next?

In recent years, fertilizer prices have seen unimaginable price volatility due to both domestic and international Black Swan events. Josh Linville, Vice President of Fertilizer for StoneX, will remind us of the events that led us to where we are today. He will also look forward to give insight on what needs to be watched, opportunities that lay ahead and risks that need to be considered. While no one ever has all the answers, Josh will try to give more information so that you have more tools at your disposal for one of the highest cost per acre inputs for farmers. 

Speaker:

 

Josh Linville, Vice President of Fertilizer, StoneX

Growing up in northwestern Missouri on a family farm growing tobacco crops and cattle, Josh brings a unique perspective to the fertilizer markets. With over 20 years of experience in this industry, Josh has operated in roles that have given him market perspective as a North American Logistics Specialist, US-based Nitrogen Producer, and General Manager of Commerce in Melbourne, Australia. Josh and his team, which spans the globe, have worked hard to educate the market on how to use the fertilizer futures markets to not only offset price risk, but also to be able to sell produce to farmers much sooner. for fertilizer producers to start their physical sales programs.