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Golden Age Claim as China Stops Soybeans, Costs Surge

5/7/2026

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  • Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins declared a “golden age” for U.S. farms and said President Donald Trump’s China talks are vital after China halted U.S. soybean purchases in 2025, causing revenue loss.
  • The 2025 Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz, raising fertilizer and diesel prices 13% above 2025 levels.
  • Blake Gendebien’s diesel costs have nearly doubled since April, and Julius Tillery cut planting dates and ate ramen to save money.