Fertilizer makers profit amid Iowa water pollution concerns

As nitrogen runoff threatens Iowa drinking water sources, major producers CF Industries and Nutrien have boosted profits despite farmer complaints about high prices.

First covered Aug 27, 2026 · 1:55 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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30d Inside Climate News As Water Pollution Concerns Grow in Iowa, So Do Fertilizer Industry Profits — As farmers balk at skyrocketing fertilizer costs and runoff threatens drinking water sources in Iowa, North American manufacturers are raking in cash.

Primary sources

ir.cfindustries.com CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Net Earnings of $615 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $983 Million

usda.gov Secretary Rollins Announces 500 Million Fertilizer Investment And Expansion Program Strengthen (usda.gov)

More coverage from around the web

environmentalintegrity.org The Fertilizer Boom

iaenvironment.org Water Quality - Iowa Environmental Council

lawr.ucdavis.edu Ag fertilizer runoff likely will force more drinking water restrictions | Department of Land, Air and Water Resources

iowacapitaldispatch.com Ag fertilizer runoff likely will force more drinking water restrictions • Iowa Capital Dispatch

sec.gov CF Industries Holdings, Inc. - Form 10-Q - FY2020

Appeared in: 2026-08-28 (#16)

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