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American farmers face challenges amid Iran conflict
American farmers are facing increasing pressures due to rising fuel costs, particularly diesel, caused by the effects of the war on Iran, which has led to supply shortages and record-high fuel prices in the Midwest region. This surge, which has increased by over 40% since the start of the war, has significantly raised operating expenses, with diesel prices in some states exceeding $6 per gallon. The rising fuel costs impact all stages of farming, from pesticide application to harvest, with farmers struggling to boost profit margins for the fourth consecutive time.
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