The conflict in the Middle East has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a critical failure point for global food security.

As the U.S.-initiated Middle East war prolongs, concerns are growing that a global food shock could occur. Analysts warn that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles approximately ...

India, the largest global buyer of urea, has agreed to purchase the fertilizer at significantly higher prices than in its last tender, reflecting supply disruptions tied to conflict in the Middle East ...

The closed Strait of Hormuz has triggered a fertilizer supply shock, cutting Saudi output by half and threatening food security in developing nations.

As Pennsylvania farmers prepare for planting season, a new volatility in the Middle East is threatening a commodity they cannot grow: nitrogen fertilizer. The effects of the U.S. and Israeli military ...

Shares of U.S. fertilizer companies fell Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a ceasefire that could free up fertilizer shipments from the Middle East. CF Industries sank 11%, Intrepid Potash ...

Rising supply costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting ...