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Corn Plantings in the US Expected to Decline Amid Fertilizer Price Surge

American farmers are bracing for a significant reduction in corn plantings this year, as escalating fertilizer and fuel costs, triggered by the ongoing conflict in Iran, are making the crop less viable for growers. According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), farmers plan to cultivate approximately 38.5 million hectares (95.3 million acres) of corn, a decrease from the 40 million hectares (98.8 million acres) planted in 2025. The increased cost of fertilizers, particularly for corn and wheat, has become a major concern, as the conflict disrupts the supply of critical nitrogen from the Gulf. This development adds to the challenges faced by farmers, who are already struggling with low grain prices, rising input costs, and uncertainty surrounding China’s demand for US crops, exacerbated by the trade tensions between the US and China under the Trump administration.

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