https://www.mtpr.org/tags/fertilizer-transparency-act Fertilizer Transparency Act en-US Montana Public Radio Fri, 01 May 2026 17:26:31 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-05-01/ag-producers-seek-relief-from-surging-fuel-and-fertilizer-costs Surging fuel and fertilizer costs due to the Iran war are hitting Montana farmers hard this spring. This comes on top of cost increases for machinery, labor and gas already in effect. Local producers are coping with the financial strain and looking to legislation aimed at alleviating it, for both farmers and consumers. Fri, 01 May 2026 17:26:31 GMT https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2026-05-01/ag-producers-seek-relief-from-surging-fuel-and-fertilizer-costs Victoria Traxler