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Farmers Struggle as Costs Skyrocket | Flint News
Farmers are under siege as soaring diesel prices—linked to global tensions like the war in Iran—hit over $6 a gallon, crippling operations. Kelly Walker in Michigan faces a double whammy: rising fuel costs and higher prices for parts due to U.S.-Canada tariffs. Forced to cut back on less profitable crops like flowers and vegetable plants, he’s raising sweet corn prices by 30 cents just to break even. Shifting to commodity crops offers some relief, but fertilizer and chemical costs remain sky-high. Walker’s plea? He’s not gouging—he’s fighting to survive. Experts warn these farm cost hikes…
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