Diesel Surge Hits Farmers Hard | Kansas City News

Diesel prices are soaring to record highs, hitting $6.05 a gallon—up from $5.85 just weeks ago—and farmers are reeling as fuel costs cripple their harvest operations. With combines, tractors, and trucks burning hundreds of gallons daily, growers like Jason Kurtz in Missouri face crushing expenses on top of already inflated fertilizer, seed, and equipment costs. The ripple effect is spreading: skyrocketing transport fees for moving crops to storage and market mean higher prices for consumers across the board. As global fuel disruptions persist, farmers brace for tough choices, hoping prices will ease before the season ends. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce78cd3770d5c74d