Pilot-plant development of a process for the production of fertilizer from Florida leachedzone ore-a low-grade, high-alumina phosphate ore-is described. The ore was calcined and then extracted with a mixture of nitric and sulfuric acids. After filtration, the extract was processed into fertilizer by continuous ammoniation and granulation. Typical grades of fertilizer that can be made are 15-15-15, 20-20-0, and 11-22-11. The products are well granulated, do not cake in storage, and have a satisfactory agronomic value. The process provides an opportunity for convenient recovery of uranium from ore.