U.S. Fertilizer Lobby Pushes for Expansion
The fertilizer lobby is calling for immediate federal actions to help farmers, including the expansion of domestic production, amid increased scrutiny of the crop nutrient market.
The Fertilizer Institute is advocating for a national U.S. policy to increase domestic production of crop nutrients, as farmers face soaring input costs and turbulent global supply chains.
The effort should be led by the agriculture secretary, America's top fertilizer lobbying group said in a statement on Monday.
A national policy would aim to support farmers and stabilize the market for crop nutrients, with the agriculture secretary at the helm.
Author's summary: Fertilizer lobby seeks US production expansion.