Food prices likely to rise as fertilizer exports out of the Middle East are disrupted, experts say

Americans are feeling the impact of the conflict in Iran when they fill up their vehicles, but they're likely to see it on their grocery bill as well in the coming months.

The region is also one of the largest suppliers of nitrogen fertilizer, which is critical to modern farming. As American farmers are starting the growing season, they're being faced with large increases in the cost of farming. As a result, the nation's food supply could be impacted by farmers reducing acreage or producing lower yields.