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U.S. Farmers Struggle Amid Iran War and Rising Costs

3/21/2026

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Farmers in the U.S. face significant challenges due to the ongoing Iran war, which disrupts fuel and fertilizer supplies.
Industry experts report shrinking profit margins, worsened by former President Donald Trump's military actions and tariff policies that reduced demand for U.S. crops.
Lesly Weber McNitt from the National Corn Growers Association noted the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a key factor affecting availability and prices.
A letter from 54 agricultural groups to President Biden raised concerns about inflation, trade uncertainty, and declining crop prices.
Farmer Jason Sheehan expressed worries about the long-term effects of rising fertilizer costs on his business.

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Story summary

Farmers in the U.S. face significant challenges due to the ongoing Iran war, which disrupts fuel and fertilizer supplies.
Industry experts report shrinking profit margins, worsened by former President Donald Trump's military actions and tariff policies that reduced demand for U.S. crops.
Lesly Weber McNitt from the National Corn Growers Association noted the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a key factor affecting availability and prices.
A letter from 54 agricultural groups to President Biden raised concerns about inflation, trade uncertainty, and declining crop prices.
Farmer Jason Sheehan expressed worries about the long-term effects of rising fertilizer costs on his business.