Iran war makes declining farm economy worse, farmers say

By: Zach Sommers

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: May 15, 2026

Words: 856

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Iowa farmers this growing season are changing practices as they feel the pressure of a declining farm economy. While they said farming pressures have been worsening for years, it’s especially acute now with double-digit increases of fertilizer prices due to the Iran war and soaring oil prices spurred by the Strait of Hormuz closure.

Still, compared to the rest of the country, farmers in Iowa are slightly insulated from the worst of the price increases, …

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