![Emmer, MN Republicans Demand Action on Fertilizer Prices](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/06/Tom-Emmer.jpg?w=630&h=420&zc=1&s=0&a=t&q=89&w=980&q=75)
Emmer, MN Republicans Demand Action on Fertilizer Prices
6th District Congressman Tom Emmer was joined by Minnesota Republican Representatives Pete Stauber (MN-08), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Greg Murphy (NC-03) and Jodey Arrington (TX-19) in sending a letter urging action from President Joe Biden on rising fertilizer prices. Emmer said,
“Skyrocketing and unprecedented input prices are robbing our farmers of their livelihoods, and even today’s high commodity prices simply can’t keep pace. President Biden owes it to our ag community to ensure fertilizer is accessible and affordable.”
Fertilizer prices rose significantly through March of this year. Diammonium phosphate (DAP), the world’s most commonly used fertilizer, reached its highest price on record last week, up 16% from the previous month. The price of urea rose 10% in the same period.
![AM 1240 WJON logo](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-wjonam-alexacard-big.jpg?w=100)
Prices have been further impacted by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with sanctions bringing Russian fertilizer imports to a standstill. Russia is consistently among the world’s leading exporters of fertilizer, with a trade volume of nearly $9 billion annually.
The 25 Highest Paying Jobs In Minnesota
More From AM 1240 WJON
![6 Reasons Why Minnesota’s Tom Emmer Could Be The Next House Speaker](http://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2023/10/attachment-GettyImages-1699000352.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Emmer In Favor of Permanent Daylight Saving Time](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-Tom-Emmer-hand-shake-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Emmer Supports Vaccines But Not a Vaccine Mandate](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-Tom-Emmer-hand-shake-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Emmer Agrees With Minneapolis Decision to Keep Police](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-Tom-Emmer-hand-shake-edit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Emmer Holding Service Academy Information Night in St. Cloud](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/09/West-Point.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Emmer Pleased With COP House Progress](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2017/08/COP-House.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Some Employers Still Struggling to Get Workers [PODCAST]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/06/Tom-Emmer.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Emmer; Federal Government’s Fault For Worker Shortage [PODCAST]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/10/GettyImages-643949018.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Emmer Thinks COP House Could Work In Any City [PODCAST]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2020/06/Tom-Emmer.jpg?w=980&q=75)