Washington, D.C. (March 24, 2026) – The National Association of Wheat Growers released a new report highlighting the significant financial burden that countervailing duties (CVD) on phosphate fertilizer imports have placed on U.S. wheat farmers. The report finds that these duties have greatly increased fertilizer costs, contributing to nearly $1 billion in additional expenses for wheat growers – alone – between 2021 and 2025.
“Out on the farm, every dollar matters. When input costs like fertilizer spike, it’s not just a line on a balance sheet, it shapes the decisions we make for our crops, our land, and our families. For years now, farmers have been dealing with stubbornly high input costs that continue to squeeze farm budgets and make it increasingly difficult to maintain a family business.” said Jamie Kress, NAWG President and Idaho farmer.
“We can’t control global markets or supply disruptions, but we can take a hard look at policies here at home that are making it more expensive to grow the food Americans rely on. Countervailing duties on fertilizer have added real costs for wheat growers in Idaho and across the country. Rolling those back is a practical, immediate step to help farmers stay competitive and keep growing the highest quality wheat in the world.”
Read the full report here.
