Fuel, fertilizer costs strain US farmers' support for Republicans in midterms
Diesel has jumped more than 67% since February, and some fertilizers have doubled, squeezing margins as farmers weigh their Republican support.
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In the countryside, the cost of diesel has skyrocketed by more than 67% since February
The rise in diesel and fertilizer costs affects Ohio farmers, key to Republicans in the legislative elections.Despite the difficulties, many maintain their support for Trump, although with growing concern for the economy and international politics.
Fuel, fertiliser costs strain American farmers' support for Republicans in midterms
Farmers in the Midwest United States face surging diesel and fertiliser costs which are outpacing their incomes. The sector has seen diesel prices climb by 67 percent while fertiliser prices, at times, have seen steep price jumps. This comes amid trade along the Strait of Hormuz being disrupted by the US' war with Iran and trade wars with China and Canada crashing crop prices and disrupting potash supply, raising doubts over their continued supp…
Fuel, fertilizer costs strain US farmers' support for Republicans in midterms
Still, he told AFP: "I did vote for Trump, and it kind of makes you grit your teeth. Just, what are you doing?" It has been a tough year for farmers like Schacht, who are a crucial base of political support for Republicans pushing to retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections. Ohio, where Schacht and his wife Lisa are based, is becoming a battleground for key Senate and House races too, despite Trump's double-digit win in the sta…
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