Tampa, Florida-based Mosaic Company, the largest U.S. producer of potash and phosphate fertilizers, has announced a reduction in force due to limited availability of sulfur feedstock used to produce phosphate fertilizer.
The reduction will impact 199 employees located at its South Fort Meade facility.
According to Vice President of Phosphate Operations for North America Ron Yasurek, “ongoing challenges related to the availability and cost of sulfur, an essential input for phosphate production, have caused the company to scale back its global operations. As a result, Mosaic has decided to 'idle' the plant, which is expected to last for more than six months.We recognize how difficult this news is for our employees and their families. Please know that we are committed to supporting them through this transition, with the care and safety of our people and communities as our top priority."
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