The ripple effect of the Iran war on struggling U.S. farmers: "It couldn't have come at a worst time"

TL;DR

The Iran war has led to sharp increases in diesel and fertilizer prices.
Ammonia fertilizer prices are up 20%, urea up 50%, and diesel up 43.5% since the start of the war.
These cost increases are piling onto an already struggling agricultural industry, with farm bankruptcies increasing for two consecutive years.
Rising costs impact all aspects of food production, from seed to the final product, affecting grocery store prices.
Farmers are concerned about the long-term viability of their businesses and attracting the next generation to farming.

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