Why US Farmers Are Feeling the Pain of the War With Iran

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The war with Iran has sent shockwaves through the global oil markets and jacked up gas prices in the US. But it has also caused a surge in fertilizer prices, which is straining US farmers who were already dealing with the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. We hear from one Iowa soybean and corn farmer who says his industry is suffering from the Trump administration’s self-inflicted wounds. For more: Fertilizer prices bring more pain for American farmers amid war in Iran --- Guest: Joshua Manske, Iowa soybean and corn farmer Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Gordon Ebanks Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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