S. 4852: Building Infrastructure for Nutrient Storage Act of 2026

This bill would expand an existing U.S. Department of Agriculture loan program so that fertilizer storage facilities can qualify for Farm Storage Facility Loans, which are currently used for certain farm storage infrastructure.

What changes

• It adds fertilizer to the list of eligible items under the law governing farm storage facility loans.
• It directs the Secretary of Agriculture to update the related federal regulations within 180 days after enactment.

What types of facilities would be covered

The bill says loans should be available, at a minimum, for fertilizer-related storage infrastructure such as:

• Dry bins and dry flat storage
• Fertilizer blenders
• Liquid tanks
• Anhydrous ammonia pressure vessels
• Related equipment and systems needed to receive, store, and remove fertilizer products, including foundations, electrical systems, conveyors, plumbing, piping, and pumps

Practical effect

In plain terms, the bill would make it easier for farmers and agricultural businesses to borrow money for building or improving places where fertilizer is stored and handled. It would treat these projects more like other farm storage projects that already qualify for USDA loan support.

Relevant Companies

• CF — CF Industries produces and sells nitrogen fertilizers and could see indirect effects if more storage and handling infrastructure makes fertilizer distribution or on-farm storage easier.
• NTR — Nutrien is a major fertilizer producer and retailer that could be indirectly affected by increased financing availability for fertilizer storage facilities.
• MOS — Mosaic is a large fertilizer company and could be indirectly affected by changes in demand for fertilizer storage and related handling equipment.