A concentrated fertilizer industry and stubbornly high prices are drawing increased scrutiny from farmers and federal investigators. The United States Department of Justice is reportedly investigating several leading fertilizer producers to determine whether pricing practices violated civil or criminal antitrust laws. The companies under scrutiny include Nutrien, Mosaic, CF Industries, Koch, and Yara. The investigation remains in its early stage…
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