Farmers Applaud Action to Increase Fertilizer Supplies

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump's decision to waive Jones Act regulations for fuel and fertilizer imports coming through America's ports, as Farm Bureau requested.

"Farmers applaud President Trump for temporarily waiving Jones Act regulations to allow more ships to bring critical fuel and fertilizer materials to America's ports. Spring planting season is already underway and the jump in fertilizer and fuel costs, as well as the threat of shortages, sent shockwaves across rural America at a time when farmers are already grappling with low commodity prices and high inflation.

"Farm Bureau sent several recommendations to the president that would help farmers get needed supplies, including the waiver announced today. We're pleased that he understands the market pressures they face and the short window they have to get crops into the ground. We look forward to working with the administration on further steps to ensure farmers have the resources necessary to grow the food we all rely on."

Read the letter to President Trump here.

Read a Market Intel on the impact of the war in Iran on fertilizer supplies here.

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