Recent fertilizer price trends are mixed, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture survey.
USDA surveys input costs in Illinois every two weeks.
It found that urea 46-0-0 cost $395 to $500 US per short ton April 30. The average was $428.33, down $6.67 from April 16 and down $10.77 from April 2.
Anhydrous ammonia was $600 to $800 per short ton, with an average of $660.36, up $4.52 from April 16 and up $3.44 from April 2.
Diammonium phosphate 18-46-0 was $453 to $650 with an average price of $531.04, up $5.19 from April 16 and down $6.17 from April 2.
Potash was $750 to $850, with an average of $800.06 per short ton, down $8.27 from April 16 and down $14.56 from April 2.
