Illinois Fuel and Fertilizer Cost Report for April 3, 2026 - Mobile Edition

Why It Matters

Rising fertilizer and fuel prices tighten growers’ profit margins, influencing planting choices and cost‑management strategies for the 2026 season.

Key Takeaways

• Anhydrous ammonia price rises $101.17 to $1,099.50 per ton
• DAP climbs $16.25, reaching $857 average per ton
• Farm diesel up $0.36, now $4.59 per gallon
• Liquid nitrogen 28% up $24.18, priced $513.18 per ton
• Biodiesel rises $0.20, costing $4.33 per gallon today

Summary

Illinois’s Department of Agriculture released its weekly Production Cost Report for the week ending April 3, 2026, detailing current prices for major nitrogen‑based fertilizers and farm fuels. The mobile‑edition highlights a sharp increase in anhydrous ammonia, now $1,099.50 per ton, up $101.17, while DAP, MAP, liquid nitrogen, and urea also posted modest gains. Farm diesel climbed $0.36 to $4.59 per gallon, and biodiesel rose $0.20 to $4.33 per gallon.

The report shows liquid nitrogen 28% at $513.18 per ton (+$24.18) and 32% at $575 per ton (+$5). White potash and MAP edged higher by $2.32 and $1.50 respectively, and urea 46% increased $30 to $852.50 per ton. These figures reflect broader commodity trends and seasonal demand spikes.

Jim Raftis, the department’s spokesperson, emphasized that “these price movements are consistent with national fertilizer market pressures and higher energy costs.” The data provide a snapshot of input cost volatility that producers must navigate.

Higher fertilizer and fuel costs compress farm margins, prompting growers to reassess planting decisions, input use efficiency, and hedging strategies. The report serves as an early warning for agribusinesses planning budgets for the upcoming planting season.

Original Description

In this week’s Illinois Production Cost Report update (for the week ending April 3, 2026), we are seeing notable price increases across the board for both fertilizers and farm fuels.

The most significant jump is in Anhydrous Ammonia, which surged by $101.17 per ton (a 10.1% increase) to an average of $1,099.50.

Urea and Liquid Nitrogen (28-0-0) also saw notable jumps of $30.00 and $24.18 per ton, respectively.

On the fuel side, No. 2 Farm Diesel is up $0.36 per gallon to an average of $4.59.

Brought to you by farmdoc at the University of Illinois, the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and USDA. Full report may be found at https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov/viewReport/3195

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00:00 Introduction

00:06 Anhydrous Ammonia

00:13 ATS

00:16 DAP

00:20 Liquid Nitrogen

00:30 MAP

00:34 White Potash

00:38 Urea 46%

00:43 Diesel Fuel

00:52 Biodiesel

00:54 Conclusion