TFI: Jones Act Waiver Critical for Spring Fertilizer Supply
March 19, 2026
Ohio farmers demand transparency as federal probe examines fertilizer price fixing amid consolidation and razor-thin margins.
Middle East tensions threaten key shipping routes, adding uncertainty to global fertilizer supply and prices as growers enter spring buying season.
Iowa corn growers welcome DOJ’s investigation into fertilizer pricing, citing industry consolidation and rising input costs squeezing farmers’ margins.
Strait of Hormuz closure threatens fertilizer shipments, raising concerns about global supply, trade flows, and potential price volatility.
The fertilizer markets are poised for renewed growth during the upcoming growing season, say experts.
To understand why the U.S. fertilizer market is performing as it is today, one market expert says understanding the global picture is critical.