Food Insecurity Escalates as Fertilizer Shortages Worsen
War with Iran and sanctions on Belarus, Russia hinder fertilizer production.
Natural gas costs surge 70%, driving up nitrogen fertilizer prices.
U.S. fertilizer supplies drop to 75% of normal by 2026.
Nitrogen reduction lowers corn yields by 10-25%.
Food prices adjust 2-4 months after production cost increases.
World Food Program predicts 45 million more face food insecurity by 2026.