Fertilizer Crisis Threatens Your Plate

War in Iran is sending shockwaves through your grocery bill—and it all starts with fertilizer. Prices for urea have skyrocketed from $460 to nearly $600 per ton in months, crippling global food production. Since fertilizer relies on natural gas and shipping routes are disrupted, farmers worldwide are stuck between expensive inputs and shrinking profits. Over 65% of U.S. farmers expect income losses. Switching crops could crash soy prices or spike corn costs—either way, your dinner gets pricier. Experts say expanding U.S. fertilizer production is key, but without treating it as strategic infrastructure, food insecurity will keep rising. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b4421fa9b0677854