economy
April 30, 2026
Brooke Rollins rolls out plan to reshore fertilizer production amid Iran war price spike
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced steps the Trump administration is taking to reshore fertilizer production over the next several years, saying she expects domestic nitrogen production to increase by over 30%.
TL;DR
- The Trump administration is working to reshore fertilizer production to increase domestic output.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins expects domestic nitrogen production to rise by over 30%.
- The plan aims to counter price spikes caused by the U.S.-Israeli war impacting fertilizer shipping points.
- Efforts include expanding the USDA's Fertilizer Production Expansion Program and utilizing funding from the Departments of Commerce and Energy.
- Short-term measures included locking in fertilizer prices, suspending the Jones Act, and removing import restrictions on Venezuela.
- Prices for several fertilizers, including urea, have recently increased significantly.
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