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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.
