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Iran war has US farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has halted nitrogen fertilizer exports from the Persian Gulf, affecting global supplies, after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, according to reports.
CoBank farm supply economist Jacqui Fatka warned that preexisting supply shocks — the Russia-Ukraine war and China's phosphate export cuts — increased fertilizer prices, with natural gas costs rising too.
Urea prices climbed, and diesel used for farm equipment averages about $4.18 per gallon, roughly a dollar more than a month ago, according to AAA.
A farm supply economist for CoBank warned U.S. farmers may not obtain fertilizer as stockpiles can help briefly but may run short.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture noted it has provided $12 billion in one-time payments, with policy moves and delays limiting immediate relief for farmers.

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u.s. Farmers Worry About Fertilizer Costs and Availability Due to War in Iran

Farmer Todd Littleton of Tennessee plans to pay $100,000 more per fertilizer this season, a 40% increase over his bill last year due to the war in Iran, and is juggling to cover that additional cost.

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Iowa farmers struggle as Iran conflict spikes fertilizer, fuel costs

Farmers in Iowa are facing rising costs due to the conflict in Iran, impacting essential supplies like nitrogen-based fertilizers and diesel fuel.

2 days ago·Waterloo, United States

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East Tennessee farmers hit by soaring fertilizer costs due to war in Iran

RUTLEDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — As we continue to see a rise in gas prices, three weeks into the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, farmers are also feeling the impact. In Grainger County, local tomato farmer Luke Stratton said the price for urea fertilizer, a commonly used nitrogen fertilizer often produced in the Middle East, is running nearly $300 more per ton compared to January prices. Something he said is only compounding the problem farmers [..…

2 days ago·Nashville, United States

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Wheat Jumps as Iran War, Wintry Weather Stoke Inflation Concerns

(Bloomberg) --Wheat was climbing as the war in Iran continued to push up oil prices, prompting worries that farmers could cut back on sowing due to soaring costs for fuel and fertilizer.

2 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

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Iran war has U.S. farmers worried about the cost and availability of fertilizer

Farmers are bracing for effects of the Iran war on fertilizer prices and availability as the spring planting season nears.

3 days ago·Washington, United States

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'It's hitting already': Iran war hurting farmers as fertilizer prices rise

Rising costs of diesel and fertilizer due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are increasing costs for Arkansas farmers, which experts say could lead to higher grocery prices.

3 days ago·Salem, United States

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