Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
On January 17, 2013, Intrepid Potash, Inc. issued a press release announcing preliminary sales and production results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012, and providing an update on its capital investment program. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this report, including Exhibit 99.1, will not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in that filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release of Intrepid Potash, Inc. dated January 17, 2013.