Sticker Shock in the Fertilizer Markets

 

Fertilizer prices are making headlines again, and not in a good way. Nitrogen shot way past predictions, phosphate is near record highs, and even potash is feeling the squeeze. What’s driving the market? Tariffs, tight supply, and demand that caught terminals off guard.

But here’s the bigger question: what do you do about it? From why chicken litter may outsmart MAP or DAP, to whether your farm actually needs more phosphate in 2026, we dig into the intel you need to make smarter, less emotional financial decisions in this kind of market.

Listen in for the full breakdown from Grant Wells, and how to position your farm for the months ahead.

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Digging Deeper

Field day

August 11th,  9AM or 12PM  \\  Wells Ag Supply Research Farm

Join us for a hands-on field day exploring soil differences, fertility response, and profitability across the same field.

  • Experience soil pits in multiple BaselineRx management zones.
  • See why neighboring areas of the same field can perform dramatically differently.
  • Learn how soil mineralization, WEOC, and nutrient availability impact fertilizer decisions.
  • Walk away with practical ideas you can apply to your own operation this fall.

See You There!