American farms in crisis as diesel and fertilizer prices soar #worldnow
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Since the outbreak of the Iran war, diesel and fertilizer prices have surged worldwide, and American farmers are feeling the squeeze. In some parts of the United States, fuel and fertilizer costs have risen by as much as 50% compared with a year ago, driving up the cost of operating tractors, irrigation pumps and harvesting equipment. John Zarrella reports on how rising energy costs are hitting US agriculture. #USFarms #FuelPrices #Fertilizer #Agriculture #IranWar #Diesel #Farming #features#AmericasNow #economywatch 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count b
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