From Forbes:

Now not even dirt is safe from the financial crisis.

In an effort to cut costs amid tight credit conditions and weak commodity prices, farmers haven't been laying crop nutrients on as thick--much to the dismay of fertilizer companies. But with price incentives on the horizon with expectations for strained corn supplies, fertilizer companies are enjoying an enriched outlook as farmers scramble to boost yields on the most nutrient-demanding crop.

...According to Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews, cutting back on fertilizer doesn't actually eliminate costs, it merely delays them since...

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