Supply chain disruptions and material shortages are fueling speculation about a herbicide shortage for the 2022 agriculture growing season.
Allan Gray, executive director of the Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business, suggests, “Flooding, COVID-19 outbreaks and congested ports disrupted production and exports in China for months, resulting in chemical manufactures rationing supply.”
Bill Johnson, Purdue professor of weed science and Purdue Extension weed specialist, encourages producers to plan to minimize the impact on crops like corn.
Even if there isn’t a widespread shortage, farmers will likely encounter higher chemical prices resulting in major challenges.
