APRIL17, 2026 | VOLUME 29 | ISSUE 8
Farm Bureau Press SURVEY REVEALS REAL IMPACT OF FERTILIZER AVAILABILITY AND PRICE Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting producers during spring planting, the American Farm Bureau Federation conducted a Fertilizer Availability Survey of farmers and ranchers across the country. More than 5,700 farmers responded to the survey, which was conducted April 4 through April 11. Farmers in the Southern region reported the greatest difficulty securing fertilizer, with 78% unable to afford all needed inputs this season. Producers in the Northeast and West also reported significant challenges, with 69% and 66%, respectively, unable to afford all required fertilizer, compared to 48% in the Midwest. When producers cannot afford full fertilizer application rates, they may reduce nutrient use or shift acreage decisions, both of which increase the risk of lower yields and reduced production potential in the 2026 crop year.
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8th Annual Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Trap Shoot, Page 2
Read the full survey report here. Fertilizer Pre-Purchases in Arkansas, Page 3
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