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title: "Farmers face worst crisis in decades as costs soar, yields drop"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286646139.md"
description: "Farmers are facing a severe crisis as rising diesel and fertilizer prices, exacerbated by the Iran conflict, threaten their profits and survival. Drought conditions are forcing a shift to cheaper crops like soybeans, while wheat production has plummeted to a 50-year low. The upcoming 2026 Farm Bill is under debate, with significant implications for crop support and SNAP changes affecting farmers and low-income households."
datetime: "2026-05-16T13:11:18.000Z"
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# Farmers face worst crisis in decades as costs soar, yields drop

Crisis deepens: Diesel and fertilizer prices have spiked due to the Iran conflict, squeezing farm profits and threatening family farm survival. Harvest shifts: Drought and high costs are leading farmers to pivot toward cheaper crops like soybeans, while wheat output hits a 50-year low. Policy crossroads: The 2026 Farm Bill faces debate over crop support and SNAP changes, with implications for farmers and low-income households.

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