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US farmers struggle with fertilizer prices

A report claims 70% of US farmers can no longer afford fertilizer, with prices up over 50% since the start of the Iran war.

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According to a report citing official statistics, 70 percent of American farmers have announced they can no longer afford to purchase fertilizer needed for their farms. Fertilizer prices have increased by more than 50 percent since the start of the US conflict with Iran. The report, attributed to the IRGC Cyber Corps, highlights the domestic economic strain on the US agricultural sector amid ongoing international tensions. This development underscores the broader economic consequences of the war.
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