Recent fertilizer price trends were lower compared to late June, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.
USDA surveys input costs in Illinois every two weeks. The following prices are in U.S. dollars per short ton and compare prices from July 9 to June 25.
The range for urea 46-0-0 was steady at $350 to $525. The average was $424.80, down 82 cents.
Anhydrous ammonia was steady at $500 to $605. The average was $561.88, down $13.84.
Diammonium phosphate 18-46-0 was $400 to $520. The average was $450.17, down $16.53.
Potash was steady at $695 to $850. The average was $761.38, down $7.55.
Feed barley170.00150.00158.00
Feed wheat205.00192.00195.00
Corn191.00175.00145.00
Canola meal269.00249.00276.00
Soy meal445.00452.00429.00