Sen. Thune Introduces Fertilizer Transparency Act to Help Farmers Track Costs
The Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Part of: story →Companion bill: Rep. Johnson Leads Bipartisan Bill Requiring Fertilizer Companies to Report Weekly Prices →Fertilizer wholesalers and manufacturers that qualify under this bill face new weekly reporting obligations, which adds compliance costs. However, cooperatives and non-manufacturer retailers are exempt. Smaller wholesalers may find the reporting burden proportionally heavier than large companies, though the bill does not distinguish by size. On the flip side, smaller distributors may benefit from the price transparency if it reduces the pricing power of dominant players.
“The corporate officers or officially designated representatives of each manufacturer or wholesaler of nitrogen, phosphorous, or potassium for use as fertilizer shall report to the Secretary at least weekly”
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1369-1370)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Rep. Dusty Johnson and Rep. Angie Craig unveiled a House companion to the Fertilizer Transparency Act. The bill creates a mandatory reporting system amid farmer complaints about price swings. Craig noted that geopolitical tensions and trade policies have increased costs for producers.
Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) expressed optimism that the bipartisan bill would move forward to address the crisis facing farmers. The legislation would force the fertilizer supply chain to report weekly on supplies and prices to push toward greater market competition.
The Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 seeks to address rising costs by requiring the USDA to collect and publish weekly data. The reporting system is designed to operate without violating anti-trust laws while maintaining legal market competition and participant confidentiality.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026
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