FARMERS MAY BE OWED MONEY BACK FOR FERTILIZER PURCHASES
OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONScott+Scott has filed a federal antitrust class action suit alleging major fertilizers producers conspired to illegally inflate the price of fertilizers products sold to American farmers since 2021. If you purchased fertilizer, you may be entitled to participate and recover money.
Who is Affected?
You may qualify if any of the following apply. If one or more describe you or your business, request a free case review.
YOUR ROLE
Farmer, agricultural business, or home gardener.
YOUR SUPPLIER
Any fertilizer retailer or distributor.
PURCHASE WINDOW
Fertilizer purchased on or after January 1, 2021.
PRODUCT TYPE
Nitrogen, Potash, Phosphate, or NPK Fertilizer Blends.
HOW IT WORKS
Three simple steps. Free to start, no obligation, and no fee unless we recover on your behalf.
Three simple steps. Free to start, no obligation, and no fee unless we recover on your behalf.
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THE CASE AND WHY IT MATTERS
Farmers have battled never-ending price increases since 2021. Scott+Scott is working with affected farmers and other consumers to recover for the harm caused.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Since at least 2021, major fertilizers producers appear to have coordinated on pricing – driving up fertilizer costs for American farmers.
THE RED FLAGS
- USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden publicly stated that Nutrien and Mosaic had been "colluding" to constrain fertilizer supply and drive-up farmer costs.
- The U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission opened a formal investigations for price-fixing into the five dominant fertilizer producers: Nutrien, Mosaic, Yara, Koch, and CF Industries.
- These producers control over 86% of the U.S. fertilizers market and have instituted price increases in parallel since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Since 2021, these producers have been generating record profits while American farmers struggle with input costs.
- Fertilizer prices tripled, quadrupled, and in some cases quintupled from their 2020 baselines.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If the conduct occurred as described, it violated federal antitrust law. Scott+Scott is pursing recovery on a contingency fee basis – you pay nothing unless there is a recovery.
Past case results
Scott+Scott has a proven record of recovering significant sums for clients in antitrust matters.
MEET OUR LEAD COUNSEL
Patrick McGahan
Mr. McGahan collaborates closely with the Firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice team to counsel corporate and institutional clients, evaluate potential claims, and develop comprehensive strategies to recover losses caused by anticompetitive conduct.
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Answers to the most common questions about this case
+How much does this cost me?
Nothing. Scott+Scott pursues this matter on a contingency-fee basis – you pay nothing unless we recover on your behalf.
+Do I need documents or invoices to join?
No — you do not need receipts or invoices to get started. Providing even basic documentation (a single invoice or purchase order) can help confirm your eligibility, but it is not required to submit your information for a free case review. A Scott+Scott attorney will discuss what documentation will be needed as the case develops.
+How long will the case take?
Federal antitrust class actions of this complexity typically take several years from filing to resolution. Scott+Scott will keep clients informed of significant case developments throughout the process. In the meantime, there is no ongoing obligation on your part.
+What information will Scott+Scott ask for?
To evaluate your potential claim, we will ask for basic information about your farming operation or agricultural business, the fertilizer products you purchased and from which companies, the approximate volume of your purchases since January 1, 2021, and your preferred contact information. All information is kept strictly confidential.
+Who else is part of the case?
Scott+Scott is pursuing this case on behalf of those who purchased fertilizer. Similar cases have been filed by other firms in multiple federal districts. By joining, you become part of a broader recovery effort on behalf of American agricultural purchasers nationwide.
+Is my submission confidential?
Yes. All information you provide to Scott+Scott is strictly confidential and protected by the attorney-client relationship. It will be used solely to evaluate your potential participation in the case and will not be shared with third parties without your consent.
+What is this lawsuit about?
This lawsuit alleges that five dominant fertilizer producers — Nutrien, Mosaic, CF Industries, Koch, and Yara — illegally coordinated to restrict fertilizer supply and fix prices charged to American farmers and agricultural businesses. Rather than competing on price, these companies appear to have worked together to keep fertilizer prices artificially high, generating record profits while farm input costs exploded.
+What compensation could I receive?
Under federal law, victims of antitrust violations can recover the amount they were overcharged as a result of the violation — the difference between the price they paid and the price they would have paid in a competitive market. In addition, if successful at trial, the Court may treble that sum.
+What is a class action lawsuit?
A class action allows many individuals and businesses with similar claims to pursue a case together as a group. Rather than each farmer filing separately against some of the largest corporations in the world, a class action pools resources and levels the playing field.
+Will joining the lawsuit affect my ability to buy fertilizer?
No. Participating in this lawsuit will not affect your ability to purchase fertilizer or do business with any of the companies named. Retaliation against class members for participating in litigation would itself raise serious legal concerns.
+Why does this case matter beyond my own fertilizer use?
Fertilizer costs affect the price of nearly everything Americans eat. When input costs are artificially inflated at the farm level, those costs affect the food supply chain. This case seeks to hold some of the most powerful agricultural input companies in the world accountable and return money to the farmers and agricultural businesses who were harmed.
+What fertilizer products are covered by this lawsuit?
The lawsuit covers all fertilizer products containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, or any combination thereof, purchased since January 1, 2021. This includes a wide range of products across three main nutrient categories:
- Nitrogen fertilizers, including ammonia, urea, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solution, ammonium nitrate (AN), ammonium sulfate (AS), and other nitrogen solutions, nitrates, and sulfates.
- Phosphate fertilizers, including diammonium phosphate (DAP), monoammonium phosphate (MAP), ammonium polyphosphate (APP), and triple superphosphate (TSP).
- Potash fertilizers, including muriate of potash (MOP), potassium chloride, sulfate of potash (SOP), SOP-Mag, and potassium nitrate.
- NPK blended fertilizers — products combining nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in any formulation — are also covered.
If you are unsure whether a specific product you purchased qualifies, submit your information and a Scott+Scott attorney will review it at no cost.
+What happens after I submit my information?
After you submit the form, a Scott+Scott attorney or intake specialist will review your information and contact you to discuss your potential claim. You may be asked for additional details about your purchasing history. There is no obligation to proceed, and the initial review is completely free.