U.S. farmers are bracing for a system shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz (hor-MOOZ) and the impact on fertilizer availability and prices. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall urged the Trump administration to intervene in a letter laying out several recommendations. An analysis by Farm Bureau economists reveals the seriousness of the situation, as they pointed out the large volumes of urea, ammonia, phosphates, sulfur, and petroleum produced in Gulf countries that move through the Strait of Hormuz. “Countries exposed to disruption in the region account for almost 49 percent of global urea exports and about 30 percent of global ammonia exports, reflecting the concentration of fertilizer production and export capacity in and near the Persian Gulf,” the letter said. Recommendations included utilizing the U.S. Navy to provide safe transit for fertilizer shipments through the Strait, as well as financial help for vessels carrying fertilizer cargo.
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