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Iowa farmer says domestic fertilizer prices are ‘not even doable’
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Molly Martinez , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The farmer, who operates a 1,300-acre farm, claims that prices have become unaffordable due to potential price gouging by domestic fertilizer companies. The cost of anhydrous ammonia and nitrogen fertilizer has more than doubled since 2021, rising to $1,150 per metric ton.
An Iowa farmer is speaking out about the high cost of domestic fertilizer. The farmer, who operates a 1,300-acre farm, claims that prices have become unaffordable due to potential price gouging by domestic fertilizer companies.
The cost of anhydrous ammonia and nitrogen fertilizer has more than doubled since 2021, rising to $1,150 per metric ton. This significant increase is affecting farmers who are already strained by global supply disruptions.
Further details about the situation and the farmer's concerns are available from the source, including the impact of the price increase on the farmer's own operations. Federal regulators are investigating whether collusion is to blame for the high prices.
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Category: News Published: July 10, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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