Fertilizer costs are squeezing farmers nationwide

By: Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 307

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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This article first appeared on Investigate Midwest.

Farmers across the United States are entering the planting season under mounting financial pressure, with fertilizer costs emerging as one of the most significant constraints on production, according to an April survey conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.

The survey, which collected responses from more than 5,700 farmers, found that about 70% are unable to afford all the fertilizer they need this year. The …

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