Updated Model Fertilizer Contract Addresses Any Trump Tariffs
Feb 27 2025
In anticipation of any price volatility in fertilizer markets that may result from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported fertilizer from certain countries, ARA released an updated Model Fertilizer Contract to offer ag retailers maximum flexibility with their buyer customers if any future tariffs are imposed after the signing of the fertilizer contract between the buyer and seller.
ARA's Model Fertilizer Contract, updated in February 2025, is a tool that empowers ag retailers to better manage risk, collect e-signatures, and outline consistent terms and conditions for dealing with fertilizer suppliers or customers.
Click below to download the non-customizable version available to all.
ARA members have access to the Model Fertilizer Contract with full editing privileges so that they may make any customizations to the contract to meet the needs of their suppliers and customers. Note: if changes are made to the document, please remove the ARA logo from the document and add your own logo before distributing. See instructions below to access the member version of the contract.
Along with the contract, you can access the Fertilizer Trade Rules to facilitate the sale of fertilizer and improve trade practices in the industry. Developed by the ARA Fertilizer Contract Task Force, this tool accompanies the contract by providing industry professionals with a basis for their trading terms with others.
How to access
ARA members may follow the instructions below to view and download both the Model Fertilizer Contract and the Fertilizer Trade Rules from the ARA Member Resource Library:
- Log in here with your email and ARA password. If you do not know your ARA member login information, email info@aradc.org.
- Once logged in, click the green MEMBER HOME button in the top right of the ARA homepage. You will know you're on the ARA Member Dashboard if you see a MEMBER RESOURCES category in the menu items near the top of the page.
- Click MEMBER RESOURCES, scroll to find the Fertilizer Resources section, and click on the green Model Fertilizer Contract & Trade Rules to expand it.
- Download both resources by clicking Learn More.
Not an ARA member? You can still view and download the Model Fertilizer Contract and the Fertilizer Trade Rules from ARA's publicly provided resources here.
Click to expand the Fertilizer Resources green bar and click Learn More under the Model Fertilizer Contract and Fertilizer Trade Rules to view and download. Note: without ARA membership, this document is locked for editing, but will still serve as a baseline for contracts.
Join ARA to gain full editing privileges to customize the ARA Model Fertilizer Contract for your business and customer needs.