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Surge in Fertilizer Costs Strains Margins for Small-Scale Farmers
April 30, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — A widening gap in market exposure is emerging between large-scale and small-scale operations as fertilizer prices see a dramatic spring spike. A recent Farm Bureau survey highlights that nearly 78% of producers in the Southern U.S. report being unable to afford their full required nutrient inputs this season. National…