AFBF Survey Shows Fertilizer Impacts
Published Friday, April 17, 2026
Earlier this week, the American Farm Bureau Federation released the results of a survey on trends and impacts related to fertilizer purchasing. The results show that roughly 70% of respondents are concerned they may be unable to purchase all their fertilizer needs this year.
In California, only about a quarter of respondents reported prebooking fertilizer ahead of planting—slightly lower than the average in other Western states, though not as low as in the Southern region.
The survey was conducted in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s push for more accurate data on fertilizer markets to better assess potential aid moving forward. California Farm Bureau thanks the nearly 250 members who submitted responses.
Staff contact: Matthew Viohl, mviohl@cfbf.com.
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