U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is considering reviving or reshaping a Biden-era domestic fertilizer program as part of broader efforts to expand U.S. production and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, according to reporting from Politico.

The review centers on the Fertilizer Production Expansion Program, a federal initiative launched in 2023 under the Biden administration designed to increase domestic output after global price spikes strained agricultural supply chains. The program provided up to $900 million in grants to support new plant construction, facility upgrades, and production technology improvements.

Funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation, the program aimed to strengthen competition in a concentrated global fertilizer market and stabilize costs for farmers following disruptions tied to international conflicts and supply chain constraints.

Rollins said Wednesday the administration is actively evaluating whether to build on elements of the program. “We are looking into that right now,” she told reporters, adding that officials are open to adopting policies regardless of their origin if they are effective.

She also emphasized that the department is prioritizing measures to make fertilizer more affordable and accessible, stating that the agency has been working “around the clock” on cost pressures affecting agricultural inputs.

Rollins is expected to travel to Missouri later this week to announce additional actions related to fertilizer investment and domestic production capacity.

The review reflects a broader policy focus within the administration on reshoring supply chains and increasing U.S. manufacturing in critical agricultural sectors, particularly those affected by global price volatility.

While no final decision has been announced, officials indicated that existing federal programs could be modified or expanded rather than fully replaced, depending on their effectiveness and alignment with current policy goals.