WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — Fertilizer costs remain a major concern for farmers, as global conflict and trade policies continue to drive prices higher.
Jamie Kress, an Idaho row crop farmer and president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, joined us on Friday’s Market Day Report to discuss the challenges facing producers.
In her interview with RFD News, Kress explained how countervailing duties on phosphate imports have increased fertilizer costs over time, placing added financial pressure on wheat growers, and outlined contributing factors, including global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions.
Kress discussed how rising input costs are influencing crop decisions and the broader ripple effects across agriculture. She also weighed in on the administration’s consideration of suspending duties on Moroccan phosphate, noting it could provide some relief if implemented.
Finally, Kress shared her outlook for the future and offered insight into the current conditions on her farm in Idaho.
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