Phosphate fertilizer is one of the biggest input costs for crop farmers, and a new federal duty suspension could lower those prices by about 22% heading into fall planting prep.
Senator Judy Warnick wants Governor Ferguson to suspend the carbon pricing scheme, fearing it will further burden Washington's farmers and rural folks as gas prices remain high.
The USDA reports that rising fertilizer costs, fueled by global disruptions, are pushing farmers to their limits as they prepare for an uncertain crop year ahead.
Imagine pouring your heart into the land, only to face rising costs and the feeling that your voice isn't being heard. That's the reality for many farmers nationwide.