Global X Fertilizers/Potash ETF

Analyst recommendations for Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG) have trended with earnings estimates, with more analysts recommending a “buy” for the stock.

There’s a handful of big players in the agricultural fertilizer industry. Setting up business requires huge capital, which makes for a high barrier to entry.

Led by its superior assets, location, and geological advantages, Compass Minerals holds a competitive position with a wide economic moat rating.

According to PotashCorp, the outlook for potash appears positive in 2017. North America, Latin America (especially Brazil), India, and China have been running low on inventory.

Wall Street analysts estimate that Mosaic (MOS) could report gross income of $209 million, which represents a 41% year-over-year fall from $355 million in 4Q15.

Global corn prices are significantly lower than they’ve been for the past four years, considering the high global corn stock-to-use ratio last year.

Potash salts are the key cost of production for potash, so most producers have an integrated production.

There’s a constant need to bring up the fertility levels necessary to grow crops, and that need is fulfilled by fertilizers.

The history The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) dates back to 1868. Conceived by Orlando McLean Scott, it aimed to give farmers weed-free and clean fields. In 1907, Scott’s son, Dwight, saw an opportunity in lawns playing a role in the American lifestyle. Therefore, the company started selling grass seeds, which replaced lower quality grass starters […]

Monsanto (MON) conducts its global sales through two broad segments known as the Seeds & Genomics and Agricultural Productivity segments.