Fertilizer shortage may lead to spring scramble on North America’s farms By Reuters – Investing.com

Fertilizer shortage may lead to spring scramble on North America’s farms By Reuters – Investing.com

By Rod Nickel

(Reuters) - A global shortage of nitrogen fertilizer is driving prices to record levels, prompting North America's farmers to delay purchases and raising the risk of a spring scramble to apply the crop nutrient before planting season.

Farmers apply nitrogen to boost yields of corn, canola and wheat, and higher fertilizer costs could translate into higher meat and bread prices.