Fertilizer prices soar, impacting crop production and food prices nationwide.
The article provides data on fertilizer use in the United States from 1960 to 2012, focusing on consumption by plant nutrient and major products. It also includes information on mixed fertilizers, secondary nutrients, and micronutrients. The data shows the share of crop area receiving fertilizer and the amount of fertilizer used per acre for corn, cotton, soybeans, and wheat in major producing states. Additionally, the article presents fertilizer farm prices and wholesale fertilizer price indices up to 2013.