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Trump Issues a Warning

Published April 8, 2026

While the ceasefire is underway, President Trump has issued a warning to the rest of the world. On social media, Trump said any country supplying Iran with weapons will face an immediate 50 percent tariff. China has supplied Iran with…

Klobuchar Targets Rising Fertilizer Costs

Published April 7, 2026

Senator Amy Klobuchar is pushing for action on rising fertilizer costs following a visit with farmers and ag leaders in Cannon Falls. Klobuchar says a combination of tariffs, global conflict with Iran, and supply chain challenges are driving up input…

Rollins: U.S. Positioned to Manage Costs

Published April 7, 2026

Rising diesel and fertilizer prices tied to the conflict with Iran are adding pressure to farm budgets this spring. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, speaking on Fox Business, says the administration is closely monitoring input costs while working to maintain supply.…

Trump Defends Iran Military Action

Published April 2, 2026

President Donald Trump is defending U.S. military action against Iran, saying the operation is necessary to stabilize energy markets and protect national security. In a televised address, Trump blamed recent increases in gasoline prices on Iranian attacks targeting oil tankers…

War Squeezing U.S. Farm Profits

Published April 1, 2026

U.S. farmers continue to feel the sting from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Chief Economist Gbenga Ajilore says the closure is pressuring fertilizer markets. "One of the inputs, especially with nitrogen fertilizer,…

Finstad Pushes Fertilizer Transparency Bill

Published March 26, 2026

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad is backing new legislation aimed at giving farmers better insight into fertilizer costs, a growing concern as volatility continues across global markets. Finstad joined South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson in introducing the Fertilizer Transparency Act, which…

Iran Conflict Hits Farm Economy

Published March 26, 2026

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the conflict in the Middle East is intensifying financial pressure on farmers, particularly through rising fuel and fertilizer costs. Smith says higher energy prices are directly impacting production expenses. “If fuel prices go up as…

Hoeven Pushes For More Farm Aid

Published March 26, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says progress is being made on key ag priorities, but more work is needed to support farmers through ongoing challenges. Hoeven welcomed the EPA’s move to allow summer E-15 sales but emphasized the need for…

EPA Issues E-15 Waiver

Published March 25, 2026

The Environmental Protection Agency is issuing an emergency fuel waiver allowing E-15 to be sold nationwide during the summer driving season. The move also allows E-10 to exceed standard volatility limits, creating more consistent fuel rules across the country as…

U.S.-China Summit Rescheduled

Published March 25, 2026

President Donald Trump says he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15 in Beijing, rescheduling a summit delayed by the Iran conflict. The meeting is expected to focus heavily on trade, with agriculture back at…

Articles tagged under: Iran

Trump Issues a Warning

Klobuchar Targets Rising Fertilizer Costs

Rollins: U.S. Positioned to Manage Costs

Trump Defends Iran Military Action

War Squeezing U.S. Farm Profits

Finstad Pushes Fertilizer Transparency Bill

Iran Conflict Hits Farm Economy

Hoeven Pushes For More Farm Aid

EPA Issues E-15 Waiver

U.S.-China Summit Rescheduled

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