An American Farm Bureau official suggests a “perfect storm” is to blame for skyrocketing fertilizer prices.
Sam Kieffer, vice president of public affairs for AFBF, tells Brownfield trade is one of the issues.
“The fact that China has decided to not to export any of their raw materials that go into the production of fertilizer is a big factor. The price of natural gas is a big factor. The congestion of ports, railways, waterways, is a factor.