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US farmers face worst financial crisis in 40 years amid rising costs
United States grain farmers are facing their most severe financial crisis in 40 years, driven by soaring input costs for diesel and fertilizer. The economic downturn is linked to geopolitical instability following military actions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which have disrupted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, without federal intervention, farmers growing nine major crops are projected to face losses of $31 billion in 2026 and $32 billion in 2027. The Corn Belt region is reportedly among the hardest hit.
Specific cost increases include phosphorus-rich fertilizer, which has risen from approximately $470 per ton a decade ago to over $900 per ton. Additionally, the nationwide average diesel price has climbed from $3.81 per gallon to roughly $5.45 per gallon following the disruption of energy markets.
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American Farm Bureau Federation · Donald Trump · Iran · Nebraska Farmers Union · Strait of Hormuz · United States
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The nationwide average diesel price rose from $3.81 per gallon to approximately $5.45 per gallon following the conflict. noticiabrasil.net.br · www.rt.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Conflict with Iran led to the disruption of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. giaoducthoidai.vn · noticiabrasil.net.br · www.rt.com · soha.vn
- [● 3 SOURCES] Growers of nine principal crops are projected to lose approximately $31 billion in 2026 without federal assistance. noticiabrasil.net.br · www.rt.com · newrepublic.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] Phosphorus-rich fertilizer costs have increased from roughly $470 per ton a decade ago to over $900 per ton. giaoducthoidai.vn · noticiabrasil.net.br · www.rt.com · soha.vn · newrepublic.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Losses for growers of nine principal crops are projected to reach $32 billion in 2027. noticiabrasil.net.br · www.rt.com · newrepublic.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The current downturn is the most severe financial crisis for the agricultural sector since the 1980s. giaoducthoidai.vn · www.rt.com · newrepublic.com