By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-rollins-says-u-s-working-on-solutions-to-keep-fertilizer-costs-down-for-farmers-amid-iran-war Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Rollins says U.S. working on solutions to keep fertilizer costs down for farmers amid Iran war Politics Mar 13, 2026 4:50 PM EDT The Trump administration is looking to help U.S. farmers meet war-related fertilizer price hikes. Watch in the video player above. "We're looking at every potential avenue to keep the fertilizer costs down as these farmers are going into planting season," Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Friday. WATCH: Hesgeth says more than 15,000 enemy targets have been hit in Iran conflict Speaking to reporters at the White House, Rollins said she's had conversations on Capitol Hill exploring additional funding for farmers. "No big announcements yet, but it is coming." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Most farmers have already purchased fertilizer for this year's planting season, Rollins said, but about 25% have not. A separate aid package from December opened $12 billion in aid for farmers hit by rising costs amid a trade war with China. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
The Trump administration is looking to help U.S. farmers meet war-related fertilizer price hikes. Watch in the video player above. "We're looking at every potential avenue to keep the fertilizer costs down as these farmers are going into planting season," Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Friday. WATCH: Hesgeth says more than 15,000 enemy targets have been hit in Iran conflict Speaking to reporters at the White House, Rollins said she's had conversations on Capitol Hill exploring additional funding for farmers. "No big announcements yet, but it is coming." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Most farmers have already purchased fertilizer for this year's planting season, Rollins said, but about 25% have not. A separate aid package from December opened $12 billion in aid for farmers hit by rising costs amid a trade war with China. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now