A new survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that the vast majority of U.S. farmers — roughly 70% — are unable to afford all of the fertilizer they need this season amid rising input costs due to the war in Iran and an already difficult farm economy. The survey was conducted from April 3 to April 11 and had more than 5,700 farmers respond.

https://farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2026/04/70-of-farmers-cant-afford-all-needed-fertilizer-survey-shows/