It is the farmers of the State of Michigan who urged their senate to take a resolution against the increase in the price of fertilizers which weakens agricultural production. In this provision carried by Republican Curt VanderWall, the Senate invited lawmakers to ask the United States International Trade Commission to temporarily remove tariffs on fertilizer imports from Morocco.
Specifically, the Senate resolution (SR 139) states, “Michigan’s agricultural industry is of vital importance to the economy of the State. As the second most diverse agricultural system in our nation, it contributes more than $104.7 billion in economic activity to the state each year. More than 800,000 people work in Michigan’s agriculture industry and tend nearly 11 million acres of land. »
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According to the senator, “Fertilizer prices in the United States are now at an all-time high. In some cases, they have more than tripled; this is a very serious problem and these prices are not sustainable. »
He added: “We have heard from farmers who are considering not fertilizing or not planting at all this year due to the exorbitant cost of fertilizers. The importance of our farmers to the food chain, to the future of Michigan, and to the future of America cannot be overstated. When farmers face rising costs, ordinary people end up spending more on food. With prices where they are, inaction isn’t really an option right now. This resolution not only supports our farmers, but ultimately the people of Michigan. »