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Story summary
- U.S. President Donald Trump faces $6.3103-per-gallon diesel, raising farm costs in key states.
- Trump’s approval is negative in all top farm states except Kansas, where it is slightly positive.
- Higher diesel raises farm machinery costs and transportation fees for agricultural products.
- Republicans risk losing farmer votes in Iowa and Kansas before the 2026 midterms, while Democrats target the backlash.