The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development is accepting applications now through August 17, 2026, for the Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program.
The FIELDS program is designed to increase domestic fertilizer production and strengthen long-term supply for farmers producing agricultural commodities. Through the Commodity Credit Corporation, USDA’s Rural Business-Cooperative Service will administer up to $500 million in investments through the FIELDS program.
Funding will support projects that expand domestic fertilizer production capacity, promote market competition, enhance supply chain resilience, and increase the availability of fertilizer critical to U.S. agricultural productivity.
“The FIELDS program is a step forward in increasing domestic fertilizer production,” said USDA Rural Development Wisconsin State Director Andrew C. Iverson. “By expanding domestic fertilizer production, we’re helping farmers attain greater stability, reducing reliance on foreign sources, and supporting long‑term productivity across rural Wisconsin communities.”
Projects funded through FIELDS may include expansions or upgrades of existing fertilizer production facilities, construction of new domestic plants, shovel ready projects capable of rapidly increasing supply, and on-site fertilizer terminals or transportation infrastructure to improve supply chain efficiency.
Source : usda.gov