The latest Pacific Northwest Production Cost Report, released on August 22, 2025, by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), shows stable fertilizer markets with only slight price adjustments across key products. Farmers in the region continue to face steady input costs as the fall application season approaches.
Synthetic Fertilizer Market Trends
Most synthetic fertilizers recorded stable prices compared to the last report. Notably:
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Urea (46-0-0): Prices ranged from $729.20 to $914.00 per ton, averaging $828.71, with a modest increase of $5.83 per ton.
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Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP 11-52-0): Averaged $1,101.28 per ton, also up by $5.83 per ton.
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Ammonium Sulfate: Prices held steady between $546.40 and $882.00 per ton, averaging $708.10.
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Potash (Red 0-0-60 and White 0-0-62): Prices remained unchanged, averaging $664.75 and $692.24 per ton, respectively.
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Liquid Nitrogen (32-0-0): Averaged $726.50 per ton, unchanged from earlier levels.
The data indicates strong demand consistency, particularly for nitrogen-based fertilizers, as growers prepare for upcoming planting schedules.
Organic Fertilizer Outlook
Organic fertilizer markets showed stability:
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Poultry Manure (Solid): Reported at $130 per ton.
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Compost: Steady at $96 per ton.
This reflects continued demand for organic soil amendments as sustainable farming practices gain momentum in the Pacific Northwest.
Farm Fuel and Energy Costs
Fuel costs showed slight adjustments, impacting overall farm production expenses:
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Farm Diesel (No. 2): Averaged $3.90 per gallon, down by $0.02.
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Propane: Held steady at $2.11 per gallon.
Stable energy prices provide some relief to growers managing rising input costs.
Outlook for Farmers
With fertilizer and fuel prices holding steady, Pacific Northwest farmers can expect predictable input costs heading into the next planting cycle. However, minor increases in Urea and MAP suggest nitrogen and phosphate markets may tighten if demand rises sharply during the fall application season.
