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John Thune: “As we know, there are a small number of manufacturers who…”

Featuring: John Thune, Republican | Senate Majority Leader, South Dakota

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Thune Welcomes President of South Dakota Corn at Senate Agriculture Committee Hearing

Published | Video Starts at 05:28

So we do have a product we're starting to get concerned about what do we do in crop as our crop is growing and needs more fertilizer. And then as we look towards 2027, it's a real concern. As we know, there are a small number of manufacturers who have the lion's share of domestic fertilizer production. So I would like to ask this question, Mr. Rosenbush, in the United States, what percentage of sales for potash, nitrogen and phosphorus respectively to US Retailers come from manufacturers other than the largest companies? (05:28–05:34)

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