Costs tied to Iran war add to WA farm woes

By: Donna Gordon Blankinship

Outlets: Washington State Standard

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 921

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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It’s going to be another tough year for Washington farmers, who were already facing record-low worldwide commodity prices.

While consumers benefit from lower prices on things like wheat (resulting in cheaper bread) and pork, wheat growers and pig farmers are footing the bill for these savings.

Many farmers are experiencing a triple hit on their finances from the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran, with higher costs for fuel, shipping and fertilizer. …

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