Removing Barriers to Meet Growing Demand for Food

The American Farm Bureau is calling on USDA to take steps to make sure American farmers continue to have access to crucial fertilizer supplies.  The organization submitted comments on USDA’s “Request for Information on Access to Fertilizer.”  AFBF said many factors are combining to create shortages and drive up fertilizer costs.

“America’s farmers are getting called on to feed both America’s families and families overseas as war and shortages take their toll on international neighbors,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “We need long-term solutions.”

The organization’s recommendations include assistance for farmers to expand on-site farm fertilizer storage capacity to help them manage costs year-round.  They want the EPA to reform its review processes that create barriers to domestic fertilizer production.  AFBF also wants modernized weight restrictions for trucks to help reduce the number that’s needed to transport goods and to enact rail reforms to help promote competition, fairer rates, and reliable service.

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