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Author(s):Walsh, John
Author Affiliation:Free-Lance Writer, Cleveland, Ohio
Title:The price of green: As world demand impacts fertilizer prices, most superintendents go with the flow
Section:GCM extra
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Source:Golf Course Management. Vol. 78, No. 5, May 2010, p. 66, 68, 70, 72-73.
Publishing Information:Lawrence, KS: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
# of Pages:5
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Budgets; Costs; Economic impacts; Fertilizer costs; Fertilizer industry; Nitrogen; Phosphates; Potash; Trends
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the effects of fertilizer demand on pricing, focusing on the reactions of superintendents. Identifies the global marketplace as the "No. 1 driver of fertilizer prices." Suggests that "superintendents should recognize that nitrogen, phosphate and potash each has its own market and dynamics." Describes pricing trends in 2010 and emphasizes the effects of the world population, increasing wealth, and the resulting dietary changes on the supply of and demand for fertilizer. Mentions resultant changes to golf course budgets and purchasing plans.
Language:English
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See Also:See also related article "Doing more for less: A statistical analysis for fertilizer costs" Golf Course Management, 79(12) December 2011, p. 68, 70, 72, 74, R=195058 R=195058
Note:Includes sidebar, "Fertilizer facts and figures", p. 73
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Walsh, J. 2010. The price of green: As world demand impacts fertilizer prices, most superintendents go with the flow. Golf Course Manage. 78(5):p. 66, 68, 70, 72-73.
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