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The third quarter results from a survey of Ohio fertilizer retailers showed prices in Ohio were somewhat mixed when compared to the national averages reported by Progressive Farmer – DTN (Quinn, July 2025). The survey was completed by 25 retailers, representing 16 counties, who do business in the state of Ohio. Respondents were asked to quote spot prices as of the first day of the quarter (July 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, all fertilizer prices were up, seven were up significantly (more than 5%) and three were up more than 15%: 28% UAN, up to $404/ton from $341/ton; urea, up to $667/ton from $561/ton; and Ammonium thio-sulfate (ATS) up to $464/ton from $383/ton.
When compared to the July 2024 average Ohio prices, the July 2025 average Ohio prices were significantly higher for all fertilizers measured in the survey. 28% UAN and urea both saw significant increases over 2024 prices in the same quarter, coming in at changes of 23% and 24% respectively.
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. Third Quarter 2025 Ohio Fertilizer Prices
|
Product |
Responses(n) | Sale Type | Min
$/ton |
Max
$/ton |
Avg $/ton |
| NH3 | 9 | FOB Plant | 650 | 830 | 774 |
| UAN 28-0-0 | 18 | Direct to Farm | 345 | 470 | 404 |
| Urea 46-0-0 | 17 | FOB Plant | 595 | 745 | 667 |
| MAP 11-52-0 | 15 | FOB Plant | 775 | 1055 | 862 |
| DAP18-46-0 | 12 | FOB Plant | 750 | 900 | 826 |
| APP 10-34-0 | 14 | Direct to Farm | 620 | 750 | 673 |
| Potash 0-0-60 | 17 | FOB Plant | 435 | 519 | 474 |
| Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0-24 | 14 | FOB Plant | 570 | 645 | 606 |
| Ammonium Thio-Sulfate 12-0-0-26 | 11 | FOB Plant | 410 | 520 | 464 |
| Poultry Litter | 3 | Delivered and applied, < 25 miles | 55 | 65 | 59 |
| Farm Diesel (ie. off-road diesel) | 4 | Direct to Farm, $/gallon | 2.57 | 3.89 | 3.17 |
If you are a retailer interested in participating in this study, please contact Amanda Bennett at bennett.709@osu.edu.
Authors: Amanda Bennett, Eric Richer, Clint Schroeder, OSU Extension
Extension Contributors: Pressley Buurma, Brett Kinzel, TJ Wells, Josh Winters
References
Quinn, R. 2025. DTN Retail Fertilizer Trends. DTN Progressive Farmer. Accessed online July 14, 2025 at https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2025/07/09/prices-rise-5-fertilizers-urea-dips
Bennett, A., Richer, E., & Schroeder, C, (2025). 2025 Second 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 Third Quarter Fertilizer Prices Across Ohio. Farm Office Blog. https://farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-management/quarterly-fertilizer-price-summary