Presentations
T9
Nutrient Management
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
9:00am to 9:50am
T2
Nutrient Management
Tue, Dec 13, 2022
2:00pm to 2:50pm
Fertilizer Supply Chains, Market Drivers, Global Market Trends
Global events in recent years have caused significant disruptions in fertilizer supply and price appreciation. Markets are complex and influenced by many factors from production costs to global supply/demand balance. Price and availability have been characterized by volatility, shortages, and logistical challenges. Supply chains continue to be influenced by energy costs, transportation disruptions, and production outages around the world. The presentation will address various market drivers, global supply lines of key fertilizer products, and supply and demand conditions.
Speaker
Alan Blaylock
Dr. Alan Blaylock earned a Ph.D. in Soil Fertility from Iowa State Univ (1989) and BS and MS degrees in Agronomy from Brigham Young Univ. He supports marketing, sales, and product development for Nutrien and has managed research and education programs in key global markets, such as No. America, Europe, and China. He joined Nutrien (formerly Agrium) in 1996 after serving as Extension Soils Specialist at University of Wyoming.
Alan has served numerous regional and national committees, and as chair of multiple divisions in the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) and Soil Science Society of America (SSSA). He was recognized in 2018 by SSSA with the Soil Science Industry and Professional Leadership Award and in 2010 by ASA with the Agronomic Industry Award. Alan is a recognized expert in the fertilizer industry on various nutrient management topics and has spoken on nutrient management at numerous regional, national, and international conferences.