The impact supply chain disruptions are having on input costs and availability are top of mind with farmers right now and that was true for those attending this year’s Dakota Farm Show. Lennox, South Dakota farmer Dave Poppen says fertilizer prices are at record levels and while higher grain prices will blunt some of the blow, his cost of production will still be much higher in 2022.
He says fertilizer supplies are also a concern with inventory extremely tight and the potential of some shortages this spring.
Poppen says they’re also concerned about higher prices for many commonly used herbicides like glyphosate and suppliers aren’t sure if they’ll even be able to get product in the spring.
In addition to supply chain hiccups, China has cut back production and export of many herbicide ingredients and fertilizer nutrients as they try to save on energy costs and as they prepare for the Olympics.
