Homegrown Fertilizer Act
Sponsored By: Senator Amy Klobuchar
Introduced
Summary
Boost domestic fertilizer production and nutrient alternatives. The bill creates a USDA financing program of grants and direct or guaranteed loans to grow U.S. fertilizer manufacturing, processing, and storage capacity, with priority for projects that serve American farmers.
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- Farmers could get steadier access to fertilizer and nutrient alternatives if new U.S. capacity increases competition and helps reduce price swings.
- For-profit companies, nonprofits, producer-owned cooperatives, tribes, and state or local governments are eligible to apply. Grants require a 1:1 non-Federal match and can be up to $100 million, and loans follow existing USDA loan terms while the Secretary may use Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) borrowing authority and coordinate with other agencies.
- Projects can run up to five years with possible extensions. Recipients must certify they stay below the market share of the fourth-largest producer and must repay awards if, within 10 years after completion, the project or its assets are sold to an entity that meets or exceeds that market share.
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Grants and loans to boost fertilizer
If enacted, the Agriculture Secretary would give grants and direct or guaranteed loans to expand U.S. fertilizer manufacturing, processing, and storage. Single grants would be up to $100 million and must be matched dollar-for-dollar with non‑Federal funds. Projects would normally run up to 5 years and funds would pay for facilities, equipment, storage, workforce training, and emissions or efficiency upgrades. The Secretary would prioritize projects that add U.S.-dedicated capacity, improve production methods or efficient-use technologies, or help lower prices and volatility for farmers. To apply, entities must be based in the United States and certify they are smaller than the fourth-largest firm in the relevant nitrogen, phosphate, or potash market. The Secretary would be allowed to transfer Commodity Credit Corporation borrowing authority to fund the program, and recipients would have to repay the grant or loan if, within 10 years after project completion, the project company or assets are sold or transferred to an entity holding a market share greater than or equal to the fourth-largest firm in the relevant market.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Amy Klobuchar
MN • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
KS • R
Sponsored 3/19/2026
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
WI • D
Sponsored 4/27/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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