Fuel, fertilizer, seed, and chemical categories with margin implications for row-crop borrowers.
| Input | Category | Direction | Margin implication | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-road diesel | fuel | higher | Fieldwork cost pressure rising into planting. | EIA . 2026-04-04 |
| DAP fertilizer | fertilizer | higher | Pre-plant demand firming delivered basis. | USDA AMS . 2026-04-04 |
| Urea (granular) | fertilizer | sideways | Wholesale stable; retail variance by region. | USDA AMS . 2026-04-04 |
| Anhydrous ammonia | fertilizer | sideways | Application window tight in Corn Belt. | USDA AMS . 2026-04-04 |
| Seed corn (retail) | seed | sideways | Traited premium steady; volume discounts active. | State extension surveys . 2026-04-04 |
| Glyphosate (generic) | chemical | lower | Channel inventories adequate; spot pricing competitive. | Industry trade reporting . 2026-04-04 |