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Fertilizer Prices Soar Amid Iran War, Farmers Struggle

4/2/2026

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Fertilizer prices tied to the Iran war are rising, threatening farm operations in Connecticut and North Carolina.
In Connecticut, Jon Hermonot of Fairholm Farm says fertilizer costs have doubled, impacting dairy production.
In North Carolina, farmer John Harmuth anticipates rising costs as the war disrupts fertilizer imports via the Strait of Hormuz.
A bipartisan bill, the Fertilizer Transparency Act, would give farmers better pricing data to manage these challenges.

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Story summary

Fertilizer prices tied to the Iran war are rising, threatening farm operations in Connecticut and North Carolina.
In Connecticut, Jon Hermonot of Fairholm Farm says fertilizer costs have doubled, impacting dairy production.
In North Carolina, farmer John Harmuth anticipates rising costs as the war disrupts fertilizer imports via the Strait of Hormuz.
A bipartisan bill, the Fertilizer Transparency Act, would give farmers better pricing data to manage these challenges.