The Mosaic Company will lay off 199 workers at its South Fort Meade facility in Polk County, Florida. Management expects to idle the phosphate operation as early as December 8.
A global sulfur crunch significantly increased prices for the essential fertilizer component. Mosaic recently withdrew its 2026 production guidance and reduced output at other facilities to manage costs.
The company submitted a formal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) in early October. The South Fort Meade facility has operated as part of Mosaic's Central Florida supply chain since 1995.
Operating losses for Mosaic’s phosphate business more than doubled in the most recent quarter. These cuts underscore the impact of supply constraints and rising input costs on the company's operations.