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Fuel Prices Crush Farmers at Harvest | Eau Claire News
Diesel prices are soaring past $5.85 a gallon, slamming farmers at the worst possible time—right as they’re racing to harvest corn and soybeans. With every combine guzzling 200 gallons a day and tractors and trucks needing fuel to haul crops to market, this spike is crushing already tight budgets. Farmers are cutting back, delaying jobs, and paying double just to keep operations running. Amid global supply disruptions and rising costs for seeds and fertilizer, these essential workers are bearing the brunt, all while feeding the nation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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