Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act.

“President Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran have increased fertilizer costs even as farmers lose markets and commodity prices remain low, putting farmers in an impossible position. We need better insight into fertilizer markets to ensure farmers are getting a fair price for the tools they need to grow our food. I am proud to champion the Fertilizer Transparency Act to increase transparency in fertilizer markets for our nation’s farmers,” said Ranking Member Craig.

“Pricing transparency is a critical first step toward ensuring fair and competitive prices in the increasing consolidated fertilizer market. The Minnesota Corn Growers supports several efforts to increase competition in the fertilizer market and appreciates Congresswoman Craig’s support of fertilizer price transparency,” said Wesley Beck, president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

Since launching his global trade war, Trump’s tariffs have increased the cost of inputs like fertilizer and fuel. Combined with tens of billions of dollars in lost exports and low commodity prices, the current war with Iran has caused fertilizer costs to spike further, creating a crisis in farm country as farmers prepare for the spring planting season. 

The Fertilizer Transparency Act will create a mandatory price reporting system to level the playing field and give market participants access to crucial information on fertilizer components, ensuring fairer pricing and more transparency for farmers and agri-businesses who rely on accurate and timely information to make business decisions.

Read the bill text here.