As the globe focuses on rising oil costs, an unnoticed crisis is forming — one that will affect every supermarket in the U.S. and food markets globally. The conflict in Iran has obstructed the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off essential fertilizer components that sustain agriculture. Sulfur, ammonia, and urea — 45 to 64 percent of the world's supply originates from this Gulf area, and it is now stranded. The cost of fertilizer may double. Food prices are set to rise. This is occurring just as planting season begins. Presenting the food emergency that remains unaddressed.
