US Farmers Secure Fertilizer Amid Global Tensions

0:00On April 6, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that about 80% of U.S. farmers locked in their fertilizer supplies last fall. Dodging the recent price jumps tied to global tensions, she's zeroing in on the 20-25% still scrambling for deals this spring, with the administration teaming up with suppliers too. Keep costs manageable. Farmers face real pressure from disrupted supply chains overseas, especially conflicts that jack-up input prices right as planting season kicks off. Nationwide, Rollins highlighted moves like waving the Jones Act for easier shipping and opening a supply line from Venezuela, plus more steps on the way too. Safeguard food production. This push underscores how fertilizer stability links straight to national security and a solid food supply, especially in this tight farm economy. National News, powered by AI. This is U.S. News Today.