Washington, Sept. 9 -- Congressman Scott Franklin issued the following press release:

Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) led members of Florida's congressional delegation in a letter to President Trump and Commerce Secretary Lutnick urging continued action to address the supply and rising cost of sulfur, a critical input used to produce phosphate fertilizer.

"Florida is at the heart of America's phosphate fertilizer production, and the current sulfur shortage threatens an industry our farmers and food supply depend on," said Congressman Scott Franklin. "A reliable, affordable supply of sulfur is critical to producing fertilizer American farmers depend on. I appreciate the Trump Administration's work on this issue, and we want to build on ...