By: Amanda Bennett, Eric Richer, Clint Schroeder, OSU Extension
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The second quarter results from a survey of Ohio fertilizer retailers showed prices in Ohio were generally lower compared to the national averages reported by Progressive Farmer – DTN (Quinn, April 2025). The survey was completed by nine retailers, representing nine counties, who do business in the state of Ohio. Respondents were asked to quote spot prices as of the first day of the quarter (April 1st) based on sale type.
The survey found the average prices of fertilizer were lower in Ohio compared to the national prices for all major fertilizers except DAP. However, only two were significantly lower (more than 5%): 28% UAN was 10% lower and 10-34-0 APP was 6% lower than the national average. The national average price for DAP was the same as in Ohio.
When compared to prices from the last quarter’s Ohio survey, three fertilizers were up significantly (more than 5%): 28% UAN, up to $341/ton from $292/ton; urea, up to $561/ton from $491/ton; and potash, up to $449/ton from $415/ton.
When compared to the April 2024 average Ohio prices, the April 2025 average Ohio prices were slightly lower for anhydrous, 28% UAN, MAP, DAP, and potash. Ammonium sulfate is the only product that saw a significant price increase (+20.2%) in the last year. Urea, ammonium thiosulfate, and poultry litter remained relatively unchanged (+/-1%) from one year ago.
The chart below (Table 1.) is the summary of the survey responses. The responses (n) are the number of survey responses for each product. The minimum and maximum values reflect the minimum and maximum values reported in the survey. The average is the simple average of all survey responses for each product rounded to the nearest dollar. We recognize that many factors influence a company’s spot price for fertilizer including but not limited to availability, geography, volume, cost of freight, competition, regulation, etc.
Table 1. Second Quarter 2025 Ohio Fertilizer Prices
| Product | Responses
(n) |
Sale Type | Min
$/ton |
Max
$/ton |
Avg
$/ton |
| NH3 | 7 | FOB Plant | 740 | 800 | 763 |
| UAN 28-0-0 | 9 | Direct to Farm | 315 | 375 | 341 |
| Urea 46-0-0 | 9 | FOB Plant | 535 | 575 | 561 |
| MAP 11-52-0 | 9 | FOB Plant | 760 | 830 | 790 |
| DAP18-46-0 | 4 | FOB Plant | 760 | 795 | 778 |
| APP 10-34-0 | 7 | Direct to Farm | 461 | 690 | 617 |
| Potash 0-0-60 | 9 | FOB Plant | 425 | 465 | 449 |
| Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0-24 | 9 | FOB Plant | 535 | 625 | 576 |
| Thio-Sulfate 12-0-0-26 | 9 | FOB Plant | 356 | 395 | 383 |
| Poultry Litter | 4 | Delivered and applied, < 25 miles | 50 | 65 | 57 |
Due to low responses, diesel fuel prices were not included in Quarter 2 survey results. If you are a retailer interested in participating in this study, please contact Amanda Bennett at bennett.709@osu.edu.
References
Quinn, R. 2025. DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends. DTN Progressive Farmer. Accessed online April 16, 2025 at https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2025/04/16/three-fertilizers-lead-prices-higher
Bennett, A., Richer, E., & Schroeder, C, (2025). 2025 First Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio. Farm Office Blog. https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/quarterly-fertilizer-price-summary
Bennett, A., Richer, E., & Schroeder, C, (2024). 2024 Second Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio. Farm Office Blog. https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/quarterly-fertilizer-price-summary