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Fertilizer Market Study: Price Transparency and Impact on Food Costs.

This Act mandates the Department of Agriculture to publish a comprehensive report on the U.S. fertilizer industry within one year. The goal is to increase price transparency, analyze market concentration, and study the impact of imports on agricultural production costs. This research is intended to inform future policies that could stabilize fertilizer prices, potentially benefiting both farmers and consumers through more predictable food costs.
Key points
The government will study how high fertilizer prices affect the prices farmers receive for their crops, impacting overall food stability.
The report will evaluate whether high concentration among fertilizer companies leads to anti-competitive market practices that inflate costs for farmers.
The Department of Agriculture must recommend whether mandatory, regular reporting of fertilizer prices across the supply chain should be established to ensure market transparency.
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Print number: 119_HR_6192
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fertilizer Research Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6192.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will study how high fertilizer prices affect the prices farmers receive for their crops, impacting overall food stability.
  • The report will evaluate whether high concentration among fertilizer companies leads to anti-competitive market practices that inflate costs for farmers.
  • The Department of Agriculture must recommend whether mandatory, regular reporting of fertilizer prices across the supply chain should be established to ensure market transparency.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Agriculture Economy