Farm groups across the Midwest urge FTC to accelerate fertilizer probe as corn harvest begins

Farm groups across the Midwest urge FTC to accelerate fertilizer probe as corn harvest begins

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Furguson, in May 2026, announced an extensive investigation into the U.S. fertilizer industry, examining pricing and market concentration.

Program helps farmers save on fertilizer while also protecting water quality

Nitrogen fertilizer is one of the most prominent costs for many corn farmers. At the same time, Iowa continues to face water quality challenges. Practical Farmers of Iowa’s N Rate …