Majority of America’s farmers say they can’t afford fertilizer in new survey

Most US farmers can't afford the fertilizer they need, survey finds

As many as 70% of American farmers cannot afford to buy all the fertilizer they need this year, reflecting the growing strain on the U.S. farm economy from the war with Iran, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The nation’s largest farm organization polled 5,700 farmers and ranchers nationwide from April 3 through April 11, as fertilizer and fuel prices surged because of the war. As Straight Arrow News has reported,…

The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers, and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season

Prices for three main fertilizers used by farmers are all up double digits since the Iran war started.

Nationwide survey: Most farmers can’t afford fertilizer

An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year. The percentage who pre-purchased fertilizer varies significantly by region. Conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation April 3-11, the survey shows 70% of respondents say fertilizer is so expensive

70% of farmers can’t afford all needed fertilizer, survey shows

"Damage to fertilizer infrastructure in the region will keep prices elevated through 2027 and into 2028, a new analysis finds, as U.S. agriculture braces for long-term supply challenges.”

Majority of America's farmers say they can't afford fertilizer in new survey

A new survey revealed that a majority of U.S. farmworkers say they cannot afford fertilizer due to rising costs caused by the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The survey released by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) on Tuesday shows that 70 percent say fertilizer is too expensive and has left them unable to purchase the...

Farm Bureau Survey: 70% of Farmers Can't Afford Fertilizer

Seventy percent of farmers said fertilizer prices are so high they will not be able to buy all they need this year, according to a nationwide survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation.