North American fertilizer news
USDA makes US$500 million available for fertilizer investment
The USDA has made US$500 million available for fertilizer investment and expansion programme to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain.
Yara International acquires Gulf Coast Ammonia plant
Yara International ASA has reached an agreement to acquire Gulf Coast Ammonia's ammonia production facility in Texas City, Texas, US, from GCA Holdings LLC.
Yara stops acquisition of US ammonia asset
Yara has provided an update on US ammonia project and capital allocation.
Ostara’s CG P2X fertilizer aligns with EEF classifications
Ostara’s CG P2X fertilizer has aligned with conservation practice implementation and enhanced efficiency fertilizer (EEF) classifications, to Support access to NRCS conservation funding opportunities.
Trump suspends Moroccan phosphate duties
President Donald Trump has announced the suspension of Moroccan phosphate duties for eight months, as reported by Argus Media.
Martin Engineering launches new Air Cannon Intelligence System
Martin Engineering has launched an N2® Air Cannon Intelligence System to improve air cannon performance.
Arianne Phosphate completes pilot scale PPA production
Arianne Phosphate has completed pilot scale purified phosphoric acid production with Travertine Technologies.
US urea exports to Canada rise to record
Argus Media reports that urea exports to Canada reached a record amount in April 2026, rising to 144 619 t, up by 99 086 t from the previous year.
CN supports BHP’s potash transportation
CN has entered an agreement to support BHP’s Jansen Potash Mine with a rail service connecting production in Saskatchewan, Canada, to global markets.
Switch Bioworks launches microbial fertilizer trial
Switch Bioworks has announced the launch of field trials of its microbial fertilizer aiming to reduce reliance on conventional chemical fertilizers.