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Fertilizer Costs Shape Crop Plans

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High fertilizer prices are influencing fall applications and planting decisions for 2027. Rock and Roll Agronomy Crop Consultant Jason Hanson says some farmers are reducing fertilizer rates to manage expenses. "There's gonna be no fertilizer applications on that. And it's…

Farmers Plan to Cut Expenses

Published September 10, 2026

Farmers worldwide expect to tighten spending in the year ahead, according to a new McKinsey and Company survey. The survey included 5,500 farmers across 10 major agricultural markets, including the United States, Brazil and China. Compared to the survey conducted…

Inflation Cools in July

Published August 14, 2026

Inflation at the producer level cooled more than expected in July. The Producer Price Index was unchanged from June, compared to economists’ expectations for a 0.2 percent increase. Prices remain 4.7 percent higher than a year ago. Slower inflation could…

Vaden: Limited Competition Impacts Prices

Published April 28, 2026

Concerns are growing about how fertilizer prices are set, with USDA officials pointing to limited competition in key segments of the market. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Vaden says the issue comes down to price discovery. “The way price discovery generally…

Commerce Targets Fertilizer Market Reform

Published April 28, 2026

The Trump administration is pushing new efforts to reduce fertilizer costs and strengthen domestic production. “Look, we all know that fertilizer input costs are a challenge for our nation’s farmers, and President Trump is focused on it,” said Commerce Secretary…

Burgum Links Fertilizer to National Security

Published April 28, 2026

Federal officials are linking fertilizer supply challenges directly to broader national security concerns. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum emphasized the critical role agriculture plays beyond food production. “They’re not just feeding our nation, they’re providing the important element that food security…

Farm Relief Remains on the Table

Published April 17, 2026

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital link in the fertilizer supply chains. “We’ve got about 35 percent of the urea, and about 40 percent of the processed phosphates that go through the Strait of Hormuz," explains Randy Russell, president/CEO,…

Klobuchar Targets Rising Fertilizer Costs

Published April 7, 2026

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is pushing for action on rising fertilizer costs. Following a visit with farmers and ag leaders in Cannon Falls, Klobuchar said a combination of tariffs, the global conflict with Iran, and supply chain challenges is driving…

Rollins: U.S. Positioned to Manage Costs

Published April 7, 2026

Rising diesel and fertilizer prices tied to the conflict with Iran are adding pressure to farm budgets this spring. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, speaking on Fox Business, said the administration is closely monitoring input costs while working to maintain supplies.…

Fertilizer Prices Surge Ahead of Planting

Published April 2, 2026

Retail fertilizer prices are climbing rapidly. New data from DTN shows all eight major fertilizers are more expensive than a month ago, with five posting gains of five percent or more. Urea is leading the rally, jumping 35 percent to…

Articles tagged under: farm inputs

Fertilizer Costs Shape Crop Plans

Farmers Plan to Cut Expenses

Inflation Cools in July

Vaden: Limited Competition Impacts Prices

Commerce Targets Fertilizer Market Reform

Burgum Links Fertilizer to National Security

Farm Relief Remains on the Table

Klobuchar Targets Rising Fertilizer Costs

Rollins: U.S. Positioned to Manage Costs

Fertilizer Prices Surge Ahead of Planting

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