Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Mandate Weekly Fertilizer Price Reporting for Farmers
Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026·March 19 – April 13, 2026
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Mandate Weekly Fertilizer Price Reporting for Farmers
Senator John Thune and Representative Dusty Johnson introduced the Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026 to help farmers manage rising costs. Sen. Thune's bill and Rep. Johnson's companion bill would require large fertilizer companies to report weekly prices and sales volumes to the USDA. This data would power a new public dashboard showing regional costs for essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium. Supporters say the current market lacks the transparency farmers need to find fair deals. In a recent statement, Sen. Thune argued that farmers are facing tight margins due to international conflicts and tariffs. The proposed rules would apply to both manufacturers and wholesalers to provide more certainty for domestic food production.
S. 4152S. 4152: Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026H.R. 8104H.R. 8104: Fertilizer Transparency Act of 2026Sen. Thune on Fertilizer Costs
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These are companion bills introduced in the Senate and House to advance the same policy goals at the same time. Both versions were introduced in March 2026 and remain in the early stages of the legislative process.
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