Source: AGWEB, 9/18/19


The trade issues with China magnified the developing issues with sourcing active ingredients for pesticides. The effect has played out during the 2018 and 2019 crop years, and it has already influenced planning for 2020. For manufacturers, it’s led to closer and constant communication with their retail channel to tighten forecasts and expand supply options.  “Ultimately, you want your cost of doing business as low as you can and keep costs down,” says Jake Brodsgaard General Manager ADAMA US.  “Because if costs rise in China it will eventually hit the US."

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