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Record diesel prices squeeze U.S. farmers, could raise grocery costs

Record-high diesel prices and other rising expenses are putting a growing financial squeeze on American farmers, with the effects potentially making their way to consumers at the grocery store. Farmers are facing significantly higher costs to operate tractors, combines and other heavy equipment at a time when many are already struggling to turn a profit, [...]

Record diesel prices squeeze U.S. farmers, could raise grocery costs

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Record-high diesel prices and other rising expenses are putting a growing financial squeeze on American farmers, with the effects potentially making their way to consumers at the grocery store.

Farmers are facing significantly higher costs to operate tractors, combines and other heavy equipment at a time when many are already struggling to turn a profit, [...]

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Record-high diesel prices and other rising expenses are putting a growing financial squeeze on American farmers, with the effects potentially making their way to consumers at the grocery store. Farmers are facing significantly higher costs to operate tractors, combines and other heavy equipment at a time when many are already struggling to turn a profit, [...]

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