Farmers in Central New York say rising fertilizer costs are squeezing their operations with little room to adjust, according to WSYR-TV. Growers report prices climbing again after earlier spikes tied to tariffs and global tensions.
At Reeves Farms in Baldwinsville, owners say fertilizer is essential and can’t be cut back, even as prices climb. Some purchases were delayed in hopes costs would drop, but that gamble didn’t pay off.
Farmers warn they may have to raise prices or absorb losses, meaning shoppers could soon feel the impact at the grocery store.
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