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Root of the MatterOnline Resources for Agriculture News & Events in Tennessee Author: Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
A podcast created by the Tennessee Farm Bureau where co-hosts Lee Maddox, Amy Beckham and Thomas Capps take turns interviewing folks on issues, events and news with the goal of getting to the root of the matter on what is defining our most important industry, agriculture. Root of the Matter is inspired by a column written by the late Melissa Burniston Bratton, but has the same goal as she had for her article sharing the important stories of farmers and those involved in agriculture. Language: en-us Genres: Business News, Home & Garden, Leisure, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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ROTM | Are High Fertilizer Prices Here to Stay?
Thursday, 23 April, 2026
In this episode, we take a closer look at one of the biggest challenges facing farmers today: rising input costs. We sit down with Dr. Andrew Mohammad from the University of Tennessee to unpack what’s driving persistently high fertilizer prices and why relief may not come anytime soon. We break down the global and domestic factors influencing fertilizer markets, from the conflict in Iran, supply chain disruptions to energy costs, and how fuel prices continue to add pressure across the board. Dr. Mohammad shares insight into whether these elevated costs are a short-term spike or part of a longer-term shift—and what that means for farm profitability and decision-making.
