Midwest Farmers Urge FTC to Rush Fertilizer Probe Amid Corn Harvest

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Furguson launched an extensive investigation into the US fertilizer industry in May 2026, prompting praise from agricultural associations nationwide. The probe examines pricing and market concentration amid concerns over rising costs for farmers.

With corn harvests now underway, farm groups across the Midwest are urging the FTC to accelerate its investigation, citing the need for swift action as planting season begins. Brett Grauerholz, vice president of the Kansas Corn Growers Association, serves on the National Corn Growers Association's Ethanol Action Team.