Why The U.S.-Iran War Is A Threat To The World’s Farmers

Oil prices have been grabbing headlines since the start of the war in the Middle East, but one story that's been left behind is the war's impact on the fertilizers that are used to grow our fruits and vegetables. Just like oil, the commodity is getting choked off at the Strait of Hormuz. And according to some experts, that could cause a spike in food prices and potential shortages across the globe.And these fertilizer shipments face a looming deadline. Spring planting. Hundreds of oil tankers and container ...