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Strait Delays Could Keep Global Fertilizer Flows in Limbo for Months

Published April 17, 2026

The Conflict with Iran continues to drag on, weighing heavily on global fertilizer markets. NDSU Associate Research Professor Shawn Arita says even with the announcement of the Strait of Hormuz reopening, it could still take weeks to months to clear…

War Squeezing U.S. Farm Profits

Published April 1, 2026

U.S. farmers continue to feel the sting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Chief Economist Gbenga Ajilore says the closure is pressuring fertilizer markets. "One of the inputs, especially with nitrogen fertilizer,…

Iran Conflict Raises Fertilizer Price and Supply Concerns for Spring Planting

Published March 12, 2026

Concerns continue to build over the impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran on global fertilizer markets. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says there are two things to watch out for. "Number one is obviously the price. We've seen…

Shipping Risks Could Tighten Fertilizer Supplies

Published February 18, 2026

Increased tensions with Iran are putting more pressure on global fertilizer exports. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says that with all the fertilizer exports that move through the region, losing access to it would be a big blow…

Railroad Merger Faces Criticism From Fertilizer Industry

Published December 24, 2025

The Fertilizer Institute is raising red flags over the proposed merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, saying fertilizer shippers already face limited rail options, higher costs, and ongoing service problems. In its response to the Surface Transportation Board, the…

Fertilizer Transparency Fades as World Competition Grows

Published November 21, 2025

Strategic Trading Advisors Founder Jody Lawrence says farmers face a far different fertilizer landscape today than they did a decade ago, with reduced transparency and more supply controls shaping nitrogen and input markets. Speaking at a newsmaker session at the…

Farmers Welcome Lower Costs as Key Fertilizers Exempt from Tariffs

Published November 20, 2025

Farmers received some more much-needed good news with the announcement that major fertilizers will be immune to tariff rates going forward. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville says the news only affects urea and phosphate, but is good for…

Higher Fertilizer Prices Push Nutrien Profits Higher

Published November 7, 2025

For the first nine months of the fiscal year, Nutrien had net income of $1.7 billion. That topped market expectations. Profits were driven by higher potash and nitrogen prices and lower overhead costs. The Saskatoon-based company is reviewing options for…

Higher Than Normal Fall Fertilizer Demand

Published October 7, 2025

Given the crop mix, the demand for nitrogen is expected to be high for the 2026 crop year. StoneX Vice President of Fertilizers Josh Linville expects farmers to lean into the cheapest route forward, which has been anhydrous ammonia on…

Global Uncertainty Keeps Fertilizer Prices Elevated

Published September 19, 2025

StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville says global instability continues to shake up the fertilizer market, resulting in high prices at a time when farmers are starting to plan out their fall applications. "That's where a lot of frustration…

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Articles tagged under: Fertilizer Markets

Strait Delays Could Keep Global Fertilizer Flows in Limbo for Months

War Squeezing U.S. Farm Profits

Iran Conflict Raises Fertilizer Price and Supply Concerns for Spring Planting

Shipping Risks Could Tighten Fertilizer Supplies

Railroad Merger Faces Criticism From Fertilizer Industry

Fertilizer Transparency Fades as World Competition Grows

Farmers Welcome Lower Costs as Key Fertilizers Exempt from Tariffs

Higher Fertilizer Prices Push Nutrien Profits Higher

Higher Than Normal Fall Fertilizer Demand

Global Uncertainty Keeps Fertilizer Prices Elevated

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