OMAHA (DTN) -- Retailers tracked by DTN for the second week of April 2025 continue to show fertilizer prices are increasing.

Three fertilizers had a sizable price increase compared to the prior month. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

UAN32 was 10% higher compared to last month. The nitrogen fertilizers average price was $439/ton.

Both UAN28 and potash were 5% more expensive compared to the prior month. UAN28's average price was $373/ton while potash was $467/ton.

The remaining five fertilizers had slightly higher prices. DAP had an average price of $777/ton, MAP $822/ton, urea $572/ton, 10-34-0 $655/ton and anhydrous $780/ton.

On a price per pound of nitrogen basis, the average urea price was $0.62/lb.N, anhydrous $0.48/lb.N, UAN28 $0.67/lb.N and UAN32 $0.69/lb.N.

Three fertilizers are now higher in price compared to one year earlier. 10-34-0 is 2% more expensive, UAN28 is 3% higher and UAN32 is 5% higher looking back to 2024.

The remaining five fertilizers are lower. MAP is 1% less expensive, both DAP and anhydrous are 2% lower, urea is 3% less expensive and potash is 9% lower compared to 2024.

DTN gathers fertilizer price bids from agriculture retailers each week to compile the DTN Fertilizer Index. DTN first began reporting data in November 2008.

In addition to national averages, MyDTN subscribers can access the full DTN Fertilizer Index, which includes state averages, here: https://www.mydtn.com/….

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