Work to lower fertilizer prices includes made in N.D. products

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVRR) — Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is outlining work to lower fertilizer prices for the nation’s farmers.

She was joined by Sen. John Hoeven, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and others.

They highlighted both long and short-term efforts to help lower fertilizer costs and support the nation’s producers.

Hoeven talked about Dakota Gasification Company’s production of fertilizers in North Dakota and a concerted effort to make more in the U.S.

“They are taking coal, converting it to natural gas, taking that natural gas, and producing fertilizer in the heartland of our country. This isn’t about getting fertilizer from Indonesia or from the Gulf. This is about making it right here at home,” said Hoeven.

The team is also working to provide additional farm assistance, building upon the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program.

“Additionally, we are hard at work with the administration and with our great leadership in the Senate and the House to do more on the Farm Bridge assistance. When we talk about long-term and short-term, we’re also committed right up to the president, we’ve had those conversations, about doing more ag assistance as well in the short-term,” said Hoeven.