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U.S. farmers struggling with high price of fuel, fertilizer as bankruptcies rise
- U.S. farmers are facing high fuel and fertilizer costs as they enter planting season, creating financial difficulties amid federal farm bill discussions.
- Higher operational costs due to U.S.-Iran conflicts and tariffs increase expenses and threaten the financial health of small farms.
- Farm bankruptcies rose 46% from 2024 to 2025, and the U.S. lost over 156,000 farms between 2017 and 2025, according to census data.
- Diesel fuel prices increased 45%, and 70% of farmers struggle to afford needed fertilizer.
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