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Iran war drives US farmers into worst crisis in 40 years – FT

Diesel and fertilizer costs have soared due to the conflict, with growers projected to lose $31 billion this year
Published 26 Aug, 2026 02:10

US grain farmers have been plunged into their worst financial crisis in four decades as the war with Iran drives up diesel and fertilizer costs, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The latest price shock compounds years of weak crop prices and falling incomes.

The mounting pressure follows the US-Israeli attack on Iran in February, which prompted Tehran to largely block commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that previously served about a fifth of the world’s energy supplies. The resulting surge in energy costs is hitting the US heartland ahead of November’s midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress.

Farmers across the Corn Belt have been particularly hard hit by soaring diesel and crop nutrient prices since the military campaign ...

I shared this video with my sister a few months back we are both fond of Dolly Parton she was a genuine provincial girl. She had a good sense of humor and tried not to be malicious. Anyway these will make you chuckle if you have a funny bone. RIP Dolly.