Eastern Cornbelt: Granular ammonium sulfate was unchanged at $375-$385/st FOB in the Eastern Cornbelt region. The ammonium thiosulfate market remained in the $360-$370/st FOB range.
Western Cornbelt: The granular ammonium sulfate market was steady at $370-$385/st FOB. The ammonium thiosulfate market remained at $360-$380/st FOB in the region.
California: Ammonium sulfate pricing remained at $350-$385/st FOB in California and was said to be in tight supply. The upper end of the range was reported in desert areas of the state. One contact said higher postings are likely in the near term.
Effective Feb. 23, IRM’s postings moved to $380/st FOB Chico, Calif., for tranzform ammonium sulfate. IRM’s Chico postings for western standard and western premium ammonium sulfate remained at $360/st FOB and $350/st FOB, respectively.
The ammonium thiosulfate (12-0-0-26) market was quoted at $305/st FOB distribution points in the state, with rail-delivered tons reported as low as $295/st.
Pacific Northwest: The ammonium sulfate market remained at $360-$380/st FOB and $370-$390/st DEL in the Pacific Northwest, depending on grade and location.
Western Canada: Granular ammonium sulfate was quoted in the $470-$500/mt DEL range in the region, depending on location and supplier. The upper end of the range reflects higher dealer reference levels from some suppliers that took effect Feb. 29.