Fertilizer inflation is worse than expected, according to the American Farm Bureau. AFB Economist Shelby Myers says soaring fertilizer and other input costs may continue into next spring before they stabilize, posing a continuing challenge to the nation?s producers.
Myers says many farmers have told the Farm Bureau that they are paying over 300 percent more, plus higher chemical, seed, labor and other costs.
Myers adds getting rid of tariffs on imported fertilizer would help.
National Corn Growers President Chris Edgington says NCGA has spoken with federal lawmakers about the rising cost of fertilizer prices in the Midwest. He says it will be a long process to see things turnaround.
