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- Matt Bell says soaring diesel costs threaten his farm's viability.
- Diesel averages $6.40 per gallon in September 2026, about double last year’s price.
- His combine now burns $600 diesel daily, creating a $50,000-$60,000 fuel bill.
- Bell blames President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the Iran-Houthi conflict for higher input prices.
- He plans to vote a split ticket in November, criticizing the administration’s agriculture policies.