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Sask. drought hangs over mustard price outlook

Mustard growers and buyers have their guns drawn but nobody’s shooting yet.

When the clock hits “harvest,” there could be a violent resolution of the supply-and-demand showdown.

“We’re all holding our breath as we get to harvest,” said Peter Gorski, senior grain buyer for BroadGrain Commodities.

“There’s a lot that’s hanging on shower to shower.”

Western Canada could produce a big crop. It could also produce a short crop and exacerbate the present zero-stocks situation.

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Why the Fertilizer Crisis Won’t End When the Iran War Does

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The fertilizer crisis didn’t start with war — it revealed a system already under strain.

Seed World U.S. Editor Aimee Nielson breaks down what’s really happening in global fertilizer markets and why the impact on farmers may last far longer than current headlines suggest. Featuring insights from global fertilizer expert Melih Keyman and industry leaders Chris Abbott and Chris Turner, this conversation explores:

Why fertilizer supply was already tight before geopolitical disruption

What the Strait of Hormuz and global trade routes mean for input availability

How rising nitrogen prices are crushing farmer margins

Why this crisis could affect seed choices, crop mix and acreage decisions

The hidden risks around phosphate and sulfur supply

Why experts say this situation may get worse before it gets better

Even if tensions ease, the underlying issues — supply constraints, investment gaps and purchasing behavior — are still in play.

Watch to understand what this means for farmers, the seed industry and the future of global food production.