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Will More American-Made Fertilizer Mean Lower Costs?
California Ag Today
California is part of a national manufacturing push, with USDA projecting potential fertilizer price reductions.
Farm Bill Expires, What is Going on With Sulphur?
Line on Agriculture
The 2018 Farm Bill’s expiration has put new Conservation Reserve Program contracts and some other agricultural programs on hold. Meanwhile, sulfur supply concerns—including restricted exports and disruptions to global trade—are creating uncertainty for farmers, even though sulfur-based fertilizers were unexpectedly cheap this summer.
Peanuts and Cotton Feel the Squeeze
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lower projected revenues and higher input costs put more pressure on Southeast crop margins.
Tackling Fertilizer Volatility
Southeast Regional Ag News
New analysis outlines policy ideas aimed at stabilizing fertilizer costs for American farmers.
Fertilizer Policy Under the Microscope
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau white paper examines ways to reduce fertilizer price volatility and strengthen U.S. supply.
Reopened Shipping Lane Brings Cautious Optimism
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fertilizer industry leaders say the Strait of Hormuz reopening is positive, but challenges remain.
Fertilizer Shipping Resumes, But Recovery Will Take Time
California Ag Today
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is welcome news, but industry leaders say fertilizer markets won't rebound overnight.
Hormuz Open; Safety Concerns Limit Some Movement
Line on Agriculture
The challenges in the global fertilizer market are being further heightened due to bottlenecks and safety concerns in the Straight of Hormuz, which are driving up input costs.
Managing Fertilizer Risk
Farm of the Future
As uncertainty continues in fertilizer markets, many farmers are left wondering how to respond.
USDA Announces an All-Government Approach to Help Handle Fertilizer Issues
Line on Agriculture
The USDA is addressing rising fertilizer prices, which are particularly problematic for farmers as planting season begins. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins outlines a multi-faceted government effort to increase production and stabilize supply.
Fertilizer Prices
Farm of the Future
Fertilizer prices have taken a sharp upwards turn over the past several weeks, as global disruptions add even more pressure to the market.
Why Purdue Survey Shows Farmer Sentiment Improved
Line on Agriculture
The March Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer showed improved farmer sentiment despite ongoing challenges such as tight margins, rising input costs, and higher financial risks. This improvement was partly due to bridge payments.
Global Tensions Could Shape What Farmers Plant This Year
California Ag Today
Uncertainty in fertilizer markets may influence planting decisions as producers begin the spring season.
Georgia Company Named Recipient of Fertilizer Grant
Southeast Regional Ag News
The USDA is investing over $116 million to boost domestic fertilizer production in nine states, aiming to increase competition, lower costs for farmers, and reduce food prices for consumers.
Idaho barley No, 1
Idaho Ag Today
Idaho’s barley crop declined in volume by 8 percent this year compared with last year.
Hurricanes Trigger Higher Fertilizer Prices
Line on Agriculture
Hurricane Helene and hurricane Milton, are not the cause of higher nitrogen and urea prices, but they are brining cause for concern in pricing for the rest of the year and into 2025.
Lower Input Costs on the Horizon?
Southeast Regional Ag News
Fertilizer prices have continued their more than year-long decline through the first two weeks of August 2023.
Fertilizer Prices Begin Trending Lower
Farm of the Future
While fertilizer prices are likely still higher than farmers prefer, the good news is prices are beginning to move lower.
Fertilizer Prices Move Lower
Southeast Regional Ag News
Speculation is that things may have stabilized a bit on the supply side.
Fertilizer Prices in 2023
Farm of the Future
TFI doesn’t see the availability of inputs as a problem this year. Price, on the other hand, may be a different story.