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US Set to Use Tariff Funds to Address High Fertilizer Prices
WASHINGTON — Agri-Pulse’s Kim Chipman reported that “the Trump administration is poised to dip into tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and trade deal renegotiations to strengthen domestic fertilizer supplies, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told lawmakers.” “‘We’ve got to invest in more infrastructure,’ Rollins said during a House Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing on Thursday. ‘We’ve got to reshore fertilizer back to America,’” Chipman reported. “Rollins said she hosted a 90-minute meeting on Wednesday with executives of four top fertilizer companies and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.” “‘They flew in from all over the world to sit down with us and really talk this through,’ she said, adding that she’s hopeful the administration will be ready to announce a full plan next week,” Chipman reported. “‘We’re going to start deploying some of those [trade] resources to begin to build, and they won’t come online for 12 to 18 months, but we’ve got to start moving back in that direction,’ Rollins said in response to a question from Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa.” FarmWeekNow’s Tammie Sloup reported that “Rollins projected fertilizer costs would go back down after the war ends, but the federal government is working with fertilizer companies in the meantime to help address cost challenges. She also pointed to the Trump administration’s 60-day waiver on enforcement of the Jones Act, which requires vessels transporting goods between U.S. ports to be U.S. built and owned, as well as allowing more Venezuelan fertilizer to be imported into the U.S.” “She emphasized a handful of companies have ‘basically taken over the market in all of the inputs,’ resulting in a lack of competition,” Sloup reported. “‘That’s what we’ve got to really solve for,’ she said, adding she and other cabinet members met Wednesday at USDA with four top fertilizer companies. Rollins added she’s on the phone daily with other fertilizer companies from around the country.” “‘USDA has identified some funding to begin investing, to move some more fertilizer out more quickly. So we are on it, but I don’t want to over promise. These prices will not come down anytime in the next couple of days or weeks. It may take us a couple months to get them back down, but we’re working on it,’ she said,” according to Sloup’s reporting. Vaden Says USDA Shifting from Concern to Specific Accountability AgWeb’s Tyne Morgan reported that “as discussions continue with fertilizer companies, (USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen) Vaden says USDA is shifting the conversation from general concern to specific accountability. Rather than broad discussions about market conditions, he says officials are now asking companies to identify concrete projects that could increase supply and to explain why those investments have not yet materialized.” “This approach, he says, reflects a broader strategy inside the department to move beyond analysis and toward action, particularly in areas where supply constraints have persisted for years without meaningful change,” Morgan reported. “In meetings held both jointly and separately with industry leaders, Vaden says USDA has been consistent in its message to fertilizer companies.” “We are saying the same thing to everyone who comes before the department,’ Vaden says,” according to Morgan’s reporting. “‘Be a part of the solution, don’t be a part of the problem.’” “He says that includes detailed questions about whether expansion projects are already in development but stalled due to permitting delays, regulatory barriers or capital constraints. In some cases, he says, USDA is asking companies to identify where federal or state action could realistically speed up timelines,” Morgan reported. “…’We’re asking as many questions as we are making declarative statements, and we’re trying to see what levers we can pull to get more supply on the market,’ Vaden says.” 70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Needed Fertilizer, Survey Shows A new survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that the vast majority of U.S. farmers — roughly 70% — are unable to afford all of the fertilizer they need this season amid rising input costs due to the war in Iran and an already difficult farm economy. The survey was conducted from April 3 to April 11 and had more than 5,700 farmers respond. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Faith Parum reported that “farmers in the Southern region reported the greatest difficulty securing fertilizer, with 78% unable to afford all needed inputs this season. Producers in the Northeast and West also reported significant challenges, with 69% and 66%, respectively, unable to afford all required fertilizer, compared to 48% in the Midwest.” “When producers cannot afford full fertilizer application rates, they may reduce nutrient use or shift acreage decisions, both of which increase the risk of lower yields and reduced production potential in the 2026 crop year,” Parum reported. “Affordability concerns are even more pronounced when viewed by commodity. More than 80% of rice, cotton and peanut producers reported they cannot afford all required fertilizer, highlighting the vulnerability of these production systems to input cost shocks. Over half of all commodities report not being able to afford all fertilizer needs this year.” Ryan Hanrahan is the Farm Policy News editor and social media director for the farmdoc project. He has previously worked in local news, primarily as an agriculture journalist in the American West. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri (B.S. Science & Agricultural Journalism). He can be reached at rrh@illinois.edu. This article was first published by Farm Policy News on April 14, 2026. Find the original here. —Ryan Hanrahan Farm Policy News The post US Set to Use Tariff Funds to Address High Fertilizer Prices appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.
US Set to Use Tariff Funds to Address High Fertilizer Prices
WASHINGTON — Agri-Pulse’s Kim Chipman reported that “the Trump administration is poised to dip into tens of billions of dollars from tariffs and trade deal renegotiations to strengthen domestic fertilizer supplies, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told lawmakers.” “‘We’ve got to invest in more infrastructure,’ Rollins said during a House Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing on Thursday. ‘We’ve got to reshore fertilizer back to America,’” Chipman reported. “Rollins said she hosted a 90-minute meeting on Wednesday with executives of four top fertilizer companies and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.” “‘They flew in from all over the world to sit down with us and really talk this through,’ she said, adding that she’s hopeful the administration will be ready to announce a full plan next week,” Chipman reported. “‘We’re going to start deploying some of those [trade] resources to begin to build, and they won’t come online for 12 to 18 months, but we’ve got to start moving back in that direction,’ Rollins said in response to a question from Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa.” FarmWeekNow’s Tammie Sloup reported that “Rollins projected fertilizer costs would go back down after the war ends, but the federal government is working with fertilizer companies in the meantime to help address cost challenges. She also pointed to the Trump administration’s 60-day waiver on enforcement of the Jones Act, which requires vessels transporting goods between U.S. ports to be U.S. built and owned, as well as allowing more Venezuelan fertilizer to be imported into the U.S.” “She emphasized a handful of companies have ‘basically taken over the market in all of the inputs,’ resulting in a lack of competition,” Sloup reported. “‘That’s what we’ve got to really solve for,’ she said, adding she and other cabinet members met Wednesday at USDA with four top fertilizer companies. Rollins added she’s on the phone daily with other fertilizer companies from around the country.” “‘USDA has identified some funding to begin investing, to move some more fertilizer out more quickly. So we are on it, but I don’t want to over promise. These prices will not come down anytime in the next couple of days or weeks. It may take us a couple months to get them back down, but we’re working on it,’ she said,” according to Sloup’s reporting. Vaden Says USDA Shifting from Concern to Specific Accountability AgWeb’s Tyne Morgan reported that “as discussions continue with fertilizer companies, (USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen) Vaden says USDA is shifting the conversation from general concern to specific accountability. Rather than broad discussions about market conditions, he says officials are now asking companies to identify concrete projects that could increase supply and to explain why those investments have not yet materialized.” “This approach, he says, reflects a broader strategy inside the department to move beyond analysis and toward action, particularly in areas where supply constraints have persisted for years without meaningful change,” Morgan reported. “In meetings held both jointly and separately with industry leaders, Vaden says USDA has been consistent in its message to fertilizer companies.” “We are saying the same thing to everyone who comes before the department,’ Vaden says,” according to Morgan’s reporting. “‘Be a part of the solution, don’t be a part of the problem.’” “He says that includes detailed questions about whether expansion projects are already in development but stalled due to permitting delays, regulatory barriers or capital constraints. In some cases, he says, USDA is asking companies to identify where federal or state action could realistically speed up timelines,” Morgan reported. “…’We’re asking as many questions as we are making declarative statements, and we’re trying to see what levers we can pull to get more supply on the market,’ Vaden says.” 70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Needed Fertilizer, Survey Shows A new survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that the vast majority of U.S. farmers — roughly 70% — are unable to afford all of the fertilizer they need this season amid rising input costs due to the war in Iran and an already difficult farm economy. The survey was conducted from April 3 to April 11 and had more than 5,700 farmers respond. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Faith Parum reported that “farmers in the Southern region reported the greatest difficulty securing fertilizer, with 78% unable to afford all needed inputs this season. Producers in the Northeast and West also reported significant challenges, with 69% and 66%, respectively, unable to afford all required fertilizer, compared to 48% in the Midwest.” “When producers cannot afford full fertilizer application rates, they may reduce nutrient use or shift acreage decisions, both of which increase the risk of lower yields and reduced production potential in the 2026 crop year,” Parum reported. “Affordability concerns are even more pronounced when viewed by commodity. More than 80% of rice, cotton and peanut producers reported they cannot afford all required fertilizer, highlighting the vulnerability of these production systems to input cost shocks. Over half of all commodities report not being able to afford all fertilizer needs this year.” Ryan Hanrahan is the Farm Policy News editor and social media director for the farmdoc project. He has previously worked in local news, primarily as an agriculture journalist in the American West. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri (B.S. Science & Agricultural Journalism). He can be reached at rrh@illinois.edu. This article was first published by Farm Policy News on April 14, 2026. Find the original here. —Ryan Hanrahan Farm Policy News The post US Set to Use Tariff Funds to Address High Fertilizer Prices appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.
Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, and Maine Senator Susan Collins announced the creation of the new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Seafood. This first of its kind office will prioritize customer service and ease of navigation for American seafood cultivators, producers, and processors to access USDA programs. “President Trump is the first President to recognize fisherman for the essential work they do to sustain our food supply,” said Secretary Rollins. “With the launch of the USDA Office of Seafood, we are honoring decades of hard work on the water and opening the door to new opportunities, stronger support, and a brighter future for the seafood industry. Today’s announcement, in addition to the historic tax cuts and investments in rural America made possible through the priorities and provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, is truly a new chapter for America’s fishermen.” “The Department of the Interior is thrilled to support the establishment of the first-ever Seafood Office at the Department of Agriculture – an initiative that puts the people who help feed America first,” said Secretary Burgum. “American fishermen are the backbone of coastal economies and a vital part of our nation’s food security. By improving coordination across agencies, the Seafood Office will ensure these fishermen can fully access the tools and programs they need to thrive.” “The Trump Administration is committed to supporting American fishermen, strengthening our coastal communities, and ensuring families have access to affordable high-quality American seafood,” said Secretary Lutnick. “When our fishermen win, America wins.” “Fishing is the very foundation of Maine’s heritage. Today, the seafood industry in our region generates more than $5 billion in income and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, in addition to providing a nutritious food supply, delicious restaurant meals, and sustaining entire coastal communities,” said Senator Collins. “I appreciate that USDA is recognizing our fishermen as farmers of the sea and establishing the Office of Seafood. The creation of this office is a long overdue, essential step to expanding seats at the table for our hardworking fishing families, who are a key piece of our nation’s history and our future as well.” “Alaska’s fishermen deserve the same federal attention, resources, and risk management tools afforded to America’s incredible farmers,” said Senator Sullivan. “The new USDA Office of Seafood—an action I’ve been strongly advocating for over the past decade—opens the door to that opportunity. This office is going to benefit everybody: all of Alaska’s fishermen, our small businesses, and our many coastal and Interior communities from across the state. I thank Secretary Rollins and Secretary Lutnick for working closely with me and my team over the past year to fully understand the challenges facing our fishermen and coastal communities and for taking meaningful action on their behalf. With this new office, we’re going to build a stronger partnership between USDA, Department of Commerce, the entire Executive Branch, and our fishermen, so they can continue to do what they do best: sustainably harvesting the freshest and healthiest wild seafood in the world.” Fifty years ago this week, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act—the primary law governing marine fisheries in U.S. federal waters—was signed into law, providing the fishing industry with long-term economic stability. However, for years, fishermen across the country have been struggling to navigate programs at USDA that can help support their businesses. With the creation of the USDA Office of Seafood, the Federal government now enters a new era of seafood policy where American fishermen will be recognized by USDA as a key part of the U.S. food supply. One of the primary roles of the new USDA Office of Seafood will be coordinating across USDA agencies to ensure fishermen are integrated into USDA programs and working alongside the U.S. Department of Commerce and other Federal partners to revitalize the American seafood industry. Today’s action supports USDA’s implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. The USDA Office of Seafood will play an important role in coordinating with the U.S. Department of Commerce in the development of the America First Seafood Strategy to promote production, marketing, sale, and export of U.S. fishery and aquaculture products and strengthen domestic processing capacity. For additional information, email seafood@usda.gov or visit www.usda.gov/seafood. —USDA The post Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.
Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, and Maine Senator Susan Collins announced the creation of the new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Seafood. This first of its kind office will prioritize customer service and ease of navigation for American seafood cultivators, producers, and processors to access USDA programs. “President Trump is the first President to recognize fisherman for the essential work they do to sustain our food supply,” said Secretary Rollins. “With the launch of the USDA Office of Seafood, we are honoring decades of hard work on the water and opening the door to new opportunities, stronger support, and a brighter future for the seafood industry. Today’s announcement, in addition to the historic tax cuts and investments in rural America made possible through the priorities and provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, is truly a new chapter for America’s fishermen.” “The Department of the Interior is thrilled to support the establishment of the first-ever Seafood Office at the Department of Agriculture – an initiative that puts the people who help feed America first,” said Secretary Burgum. “American fishermen are the backbone of coastal economies and a vital part of our nation’s food security. By improving coordination across agencies, the Seafood Office will ensure these fishermen can fully access the tools and programs they need to thrive.” “The Trump Administration is committed to supporting American fishermen, strengthening our coastal communities, and ensuring families have access to affordable high-quality American seafood,” said Secretary Lutnick. “When our fishermen win, America wins.” “Fishing is the very foundation of Maine’s heritage. Today, the seafood industry in our region generates more than $5 billion in income and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, in addition to providing a nutritious food supply, delicious restaurant meals, and sustaining entire coastal communities,” said Senator Collins. “I appreciate that USDA is recognizing our fishermen as farmers of the sea and establishing the Office of Seafood. The creation of this office is a long overdue, essential step to expanding seats at the table for our hardworking fishing families, who are a key piece of our nation’s history and our future as well.” “Alaska’s fishermen deserve the same federal attention, resources, and risk management tools afforded to America’s incredible farmers,” said Senator Sullivan. “The new USDA Office of Seafood—an action I’ve been strongly advocating for over the past decade—opens the door to that opportunity. This office is going to benefit everybody: all of Alaska’s fishermen, our small businesses, and our many coastal and Interior communities from across the state. I thank Secretary Rollins and Secretary Lutnick for working closely with me and my team over the past year to fully understand the challenges facing our fishermen and coastal communities and for taking meaningful action on their behalf. With this new office, we’re going to build a stronger partnership between USDA, Department of Commerce, the entire Executive Branch, and our fishermen, so they can continue to do what they do best: sustainably harvesting the freshest and healthiest wild seafood in the world.” Fifty years ago this week, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act—the primary law governing marine fisheries in U.S. federal waters—was signed into law, providing the fishing industry with long-term economic stability. However, for years, fishermen across the country have been struggling to navigate programs at USDA that can help support their businesses. With the creation of the USDA Office of Seafood, the Federal government now enters a new era of seafood policy where American fishermen will be recognized by USDA as a key part of the U.S. food supply. One of the primary roles of the new USDA Office of Seafood will be coordinating across USDA agencies to ensure fishermen are integrated into USDA programs and working alongside the U.S. Department of Commerce and other Federal partners to revitalize the American seafood industry. Today’s action supports USDA’s implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. The USDA Office of Seafood will play an important role in coordinating with the U.S. Department of Commerce in the development of the America First Seafood Strategy to promote production, marketing, sale, and export of U.S. fishery and aquaculture products and strengthen domestic processing capacity. For additional information, email seafood@usda.gov or visit www.usda.gov/seafood. —USDA The post Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.
Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins alongside U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan, and Maine Senator Susan Collins announced the creation of the new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of Seafood. This first of its kind office will prioritize customer service and ease of navigation for American seafood cultivators, producers, and processors to access USDA programs. “President Trump is the first President to recognize fisherman for the essential work they do to sustain our food supply,” said Secretary Rollins. “With the launch of the USDA Office of Seafood, we are honoring decades of hard work on the water and opening the door to new opportunities, stronger support, and a brighter future for the seafood industry. Today’s announcement, in addition to the historic tax cuts and investments in rural America made possible through the priorities and provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts, is truly a new chapter for America’s fishermen.” “The Department of the Interior is thrilled to support the establishment of the first-ever Seafood Office at the Department of Agriculture – an initiative that puts the people who help feed America first,” said Secretary Burgum. “American fishermen are the backbone of coastal economies and a vital part of our nation’s food security. By improving coordination across agencies, the Seafood Office will ensure these fishermen can fully access the tools and programs they need to thrive.” “The Trump Administration is committed to supporting American fishermen, strengthening our coastal communities, and ensuring families have access to affordable high-quality American seafood,” said Secretary Lutnick. “When our fishermen win, America wins.” “Fishing is the very foundation of Maine’s heritage. Today, the seafood industry in our region generates more than $5 billion in income and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs, in addition to providing a nutritious food supply, delicious restaurant meals, and sustaining entire coastal communities,” said Senator Collins. “I appreciate that USDA is recognizing our fishermen as farmers of the sea and establishing the Office of Seafood. The creation of this office is a long overdue, essential step to expanding seats at the table for our hardworking fishing families, who are a key piece of our nation’s history and our future as well.” “Alaska’s fishermen deserve the same federal attention, resources, and risk management tools afforded to America’s incredible farmers,” said Senator Sullivan. “The new USDA Office of Seafood—an action I’ve been strongly advocating for over the past decade—opens the door to that opportunity. This office is going to benefit everybody: all of Alaska’s fishermen, our small businesses, and our many coastal and Interior communities from across the state. I thank Secretary Rollins and Secretary Lutnick for working closely with me and my team over the past year to fully understand the challenges facing our fishermen and coastal communities and for taking meaningful action on their behalf. With this new office, we’re going to build a stronger partnership between USDA, Department of Commerce, the entire Executive Branch, and our fishermen, so they can continue to do what they do best: sustainably harvesting the freshest and healthiest wild seafood in the world.” Fifty years ago this week, the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act—the primary law governing marine fisheries in U.S. federal waters—was signed into law, providing the fishing industry with long-term economic stability. However, for years, fishermen across the country have been struggling to navigate programs at USDA that can help support their businesses. With the creation of the USDA Office of Seafood, the Federal government now enters a new era of seafood policy where American fishermen will be recognized by USDA as a key part of the U.S. food supply. One of the primary roles of the new USDA Office of Seafood will be coordinating across USDA agencies to ensure fishermen are integrated into USDA programs and working alongside the U.S. Department of Commerce and other Federal partners to revitalize the American seafood industry. Today’s action supports USDA’s implementation of President Trump’s Executive Order 14276, Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness. The USDA Office of Seafood will play an important role in coordinating with the U.S. Department of Commerce in the development of the America First Seafood Strategy to promote production, marketing, sale, and export of U.S. fishery and aquaculture products and strengthen domestic processing capacity. For additional information, email seafood@usda.gov or visit www.usda.gov/seafood. —USDA The post Secretary Rollins Announces the Creation of the USDA Office of Seafood appeared first on Morning Ag Clips.