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In this episode, we take a closer look at one of the biggest challenges facing farmers today: rising input costs. I sit down with Dr. Andrew Mohammad from the University of Tennessee to unpack what’s driving persistently high fertilizer prices and why relief may not come anytime soon. We break down the global and domestic factors influencing fertilizer markets, from the conflict in Iran, supply chain disruptions to energy costs, and how fuel prices continue to add pressure across the board. Dr. Mohammad shares insight into whether these elevated costs are a short-term spike or part of a longer-term shift—and what that means for farm profitability and decision-making.
