US Quietly Urges Russia Fertilizer Deals to Unlock Grain Trade (Bloomberg)

The US government is quietly encouraging agricultural and shipping companies to buy and carry more Russian fertilizer, according to people familiar with the efforts, as sanctions fears have led to a sharp drop in supplies, fueling spiraling global food costs. READ MORE

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