Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
FOREST CITY, Mo. (AP) — The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U. S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation's largest commodities, soybeans and corn. The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment. Diesel hit a record price in the U. S. on Sept. 4, soaring to an average of $5. 85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran the of...
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