Eager for a break, farmers don't expect much relief after the Iran peace deal

Published June 25, 2026 · Category: News

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American farmers were already grappling with high fertilizer and diesel prices before the closure of the Strait of Hormuz created a further spike.

Fertilizer prices have gone down with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. But struggling American farmers won't likely see any relief for months.

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