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UPDATED Oct 16, 2026 at 12:20 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM ET
Mosaic to idle South Fort Meade plant, cut 199 jobs
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Mosaic plans to idle its South Fort Meade fertilizer plant on Dec. 8, affecting about 199 workers. The company cited a global sulfur supply crunch, ongoing supply-chain challenges and extraordinary sulfur costs; a core group of employees will remain for maintenance, safety and environmental compliance.
WHO: Mosaic and about 199 South Fort Meade plant employees
WHAT: Mosaic plans to idle its South Fort Meade fertilizer plant and lay off about 199 workers.
WHEN: Dec 8, 2026
WHERE: South Fort Meade, Polk County, Florida
WHY: Mosaic cited a global sulfur supply crunch, ongoing supply-chain challenges and extraordinary costs for sulfur, an essential component in phosphate fertilizer production.
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