Potash is among the commodities that have failed to come into...

Potash is among the commodities that have failed to come into the spotlight, despite the fact that Russia’s among the few countries that produce it.

Potassium chloride, also known as potash, at a processing plant at the OAO Uralkali mine in Berezniki, Russia.
A potential shortage of potash supplies is of “great concern since the lack of fertilizer is limiting the increase in crop output needed to accommodate the demand,” said Sica Wealth Management’s Sica.

Of course there are some non-Russian potash suppliers that could benefit if trade sanctions were to hurt Russian potash exports.

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http://www.marketwatch.com/story/why-ukraine-and-russia-matter-to-commodity-markets-2014-03-07?dist=beforebell