The war in Iran couldn't have come at a worse time for American farmers, and it's sending fertilizer stocks soaring. According to a StreetInsider report, a sizeable chunk (over 30%) of global fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Since Iran was attacked, it has restricted supply in the Strait, delaying delivery timelines. More News from Barchart With fertilizer prices rising, two relatively unknown fertilizer stocks are poised to outperform in the near term. CVR Partners' Stock Was Al ...

Group 1 - The ongoing war in the Middle East has led to soaring fertilizer and fuel prices, significantly impacting farmers as the spring planting season approaches [1][2] - The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted shipping routes and shut down fertilizer plants in the region, which could limit supplies to key importers globally [2][3] - Fertilizer prices have surged, with U.S. prices increasing from $516 per metric ton to as high as $683 at the New Orleans import hub, raising concerns about availability for spring planting [5] Group 2 - Farmers are facing a challenging situation, with many already expecting losses due to a global grains glut, and the current price spike exacerbating their financial outlook [4][6] - The disruption in shipments from the Middle East is compounded by production cuts, such as Qatar Energy halting operations at the world's largest single-site urea plant due to a loss of natural gas feedstock [7]