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The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) sent a letter, along with 24 state agribusiness associations, to President Donald Trump expressing concern regarding fertilizer supply disruptions and the potential for broader impacts on agricultural production and rural economies.
The group proposed both immediate short-term actions and long-term supply chain solutions that the Administration can take to alleviate global and domestic disruptions. They also highlighted the impact these disruptions can have on rural American economies.
“These disruptions do not stop at the farm gate. When fertilizer shipments are delayed or prices spike, the consequences ripple through rural communities- affecting local jobs, tax bases, lending institutions, equipment dealers, and service providers. Agricultural retailers are often among the largest private employers in their communities, and prolonged supply disruptions threaten not only farm productivity, but also the economic stability of rural towns across the country,” the group emphasized.