Russ Quinn

Retail fertilizer prices tracked by DTN for the last week of June 2026 were mostly lower compared to a month earlier, led by urea and the UAN fertilizers.

Retail fertilizer prices continue to move generally lower, according to sellers tracked by DTN for the last week of June 2026. This is the third consecutive week of mostly lower prices.

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DTN tracked mostly lower retail fertilizer prices for the week of the last few days of June and first few days of July 2026, with urea leading four nutrients to significant declines. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

The average retail price of potash for the last few days of June and first few days of July 2026 was slightly more expensive than a month ago at $494/ton. (DTN chart)

Most retail fertilizer prices are lower for the first full week of July 2026. Prices for six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with four nutrients having significant price declines, which DTN designates as anything 5% or more.

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The retail price for UAN32 has fallen 15% from last month to an average of $465/ton. (DTN chart)

Retail fertilizer prices are mostly lower for the second full week of July 2026. Six of the eight major fertilizers are lower compared to last month with four nutrients marking considerable price declines. DTN designates a significant move as anything 5% or more.

UAN32 led four fertilizers tracked by DTN with the largest of all price drops at 14% month-over-month. (DTN graphic)