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Iran Conflict Drives Fertilizer Prices and Food Insecurity

3/13/2026

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The conflict in Iran disrupts global fertilizer supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
Urea prices have risen to $585 per ton from $470.
The American Farm Bureau Federation warns of potential crop shortfalls without critical fertilizer deliveries.
Experts say the supply chain remains fragile and India and several African nations face food insecurity.
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary acknowledged the need for domestic production to reduce reliance on imports.

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The conflict in Iran disrupts global fertilizer supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
Urea prices have risen to $585 per ton from $470.
The American Farm Bureau Federation warns of potential crop shortfalls without critical fertilizer deliveries.
Experts say the supply chain remains fragile and India and several African nations face food insecurity.
The U.S. Agriculture Secretary acknowledged the need for domestic production to reduce reliance on imports.