Farmers Hit Hard by Middle East War, Fertilizer Prices Soar

US farmers face a perfect storm of soaring fertilizer and diesel prices, exacerbated by the Middle East crisis. With peak planting season underway, farmers like Andy Corriher are struggling to secure supplies, resorting to creative solutions like blending and hauling by tractor. Longtime Trump supporters Russell Hedrick and Derrick Austin are cutting fertilizer use to avoid potential yield losses. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins acknowledges the challenge, while experts like Chad Hart warn of an ongoing ag economy recession. Trump pledges support against price gouging, as farmers hope for a swift resolution to ease the strain before the next crop season. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/7650fff880507d1a