Illinois Fuel and Fertilizer Cost Report for March 6, 2026 - Full Edition

Why It Matters

Rising fertilizer and fuel costs compress growers' margins, likely driving up crop prices and reshaping supply‑chain dynamics in the Midwest.

Key Takeaways

• Anhydrous ammonia price hits $903 per ton, up $60.
• Diesel fuel climbs to $3.90 per gallon, +76 cents.
• 32% liquid nitrogen rises $65 per ton to $500.
• DAP and MAP prices increase modestly, now $833.44 and $861.
• B11 biodiesel up $0.72, now $3.73 per gallon.

Summary

The Illinois Department of Agriculture released its weekly Production Cost Report for the week ending March 6, 2026, detailing current prices for key fertilizers and farm fuels across the state.

Fertilizer prices showed mixed movements: anhydrous ammonia averaged $903 per ton, up $60; ATS rose $10 to $545; DAP increased $5 to $833.44; 28% liquid nitrogen climbed $15.40 to $450.58; 32% liquid nitrogen jumped $65 to $500; MAP added $2 to reach $861; white potash edged up $1.67 to $490.58; and urea rose $10 to $591 per ton.

On the fuel side, number 2 farm diesel averaged $3.90 per gallon, a $0.76 increase, while B11 biodiesel was $3.73 per gallon, up $0.72. The report was presented by Jim Raftis, underscoring the rapid cost escalation affecting Illinois growers.

These price hikes tighten profit margins for Midwestern farms, potentially prompting adjustments in planting decisions, fertilizer application rates, and could translate into higher commodity prices downstream.

Original Description

ALL Illinois fertilizer and fuel prices are up.

SIGNIFICANT INCREASES:

📈 Liquid Nitrogen 32%: UP $65/ton (+14.9%) to $500/ton

📈 Anhydrous Ammonia: UP $60.09/ton (+7.1%) to $903/ton

📈 No. 2 Farm Diesel: UP $0.76/gal (+24.2%) to $3.90/gal

📈 Biodiesel: UP $0.72/gal (+23.9%) to $3.73/gal

📈 Liquid Nitrogen 28%: UP $15.40/ton (+3.5%) to $450.58/ton

Get complete updated pricing on fertilizers and fuels for Illinois farmers. Brought to you by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and USDA.

Illinois Production Cost Bi-weekly Report may be found at https://mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov/viewReport/3195

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00:00 Introduction

00:06 Anhydrous Ammonia

00:15 ATS

00:18 DAP

00:23 Liquid Nitrogen

00:34 MAP

00:37 White Potash

00:42 Urea 46%

00:46 Diesel Fuel

00:53 Biodiesel

00:58 Conclusion