With the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, how are the fertilizer markets reacting?

“We’ve got to keep our head up... there will be opportunities as we move forward.”

The conflict between Israel and Iran could cost U.S. farmers when it comes to fertilizer orders. The situation has only added to recent challenges for global urea and nitrogen markets, resulting in higher prices.

Josh Linville with StoneX spoke with RFD-TV’s Jennifer Vickery Smith about the ripple effects he is seeing, current prices, and advice for producers.

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