Rentech Nitrogen Partners LP (RNF): An Early Earnings Look

Eventually, a threat may come from potash (NYSE:POT) producers. Both Potash Corp./Saskatchewan (USA) (NYSE:POT) and Mosaic Co (NYSE:MOS) have struggled from adverse conditions in the potash-fertilizer market, but recent deals with Chinese buyers could help reduce a long-standing potash glut and make those companies more competitive.

In its quarterly report, look for more guidance on how Rentech Nitrogen Partners LP (NYSE:RNF) is positioning itself to handle natural-gas prices that have already doubled from their low mid-2012 levels. Although few expect gas to rise much further, it’s still a long-term concern that the MLP needs to address in order to keep investor confidence high.

The article Rentech Nitrogen Partners: An Early Earnings Look originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Caplinger.

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