One Wisconsin farmer told the local news that he's paying $2,000 more for diesel fuel this planting season than in previous years. Fertilizer is also getting more expensive because of Donald Trump's war. Fertilizer inputs shot up nearly $700 per ton in late April, nearly $250 more than the day before the war started. according to a recent survey. About 70% of farmers nationwide say they were unable to afford all the fertilizer that they need for this planting season. (02:33–02:47)
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Asserts that fertilizer prices increased by nearly $700 per ton, $250 more than before the conflict.
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