LINCOLN, Neb. — The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA), along with 16 other state corn organizations, sent a letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin urging for a quick investigation of collusive practices within the fertilizer industry.
In late May, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Fergusan called for an investigation of the fertilizer industry’s business practices. Shortly after, comments came from a senior official within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) “that a duopoly has been manipulating the market.”
“Nebraska’s farmers need this investigation completed quickly as planning for the 2027 growing season begins,” said Michael Dibbern, NeCGA board president and grower from Cairo. “It is imperative that competition within the fertilizer markets is restored along with some stability back within the agricultural economy.”
The Nebraska Corn Growers Association (NeCGA) is a grassroots commodity organization that works to advance Nebraska corn farmers through leadership, policy, and education. NeCGA has more than 2,400 dues-paying members in Nebraska. NeCGA is affiliated with the National Corn Growers Association, which has more than 36,000 dues-paying members nationwide.