Farmers encouraged to make fertilizer plans now amid Mississippi River level issues

Low levels along the Mississippi River are once again causing concern. Not just for grain shipments, but also ag inputs. Farmers are now being advised to avoid procrastinating on their fertilizer plans.

President of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, KJ Johnson spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on current river levels, the importance of the river for fertilizer, and what farmers need to keep in mind.