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American farmers entering planting season are facing a grim financial landscape.

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May 15, 2026

U.S. farmers struggling with high price of fuel, fertilizer as bankruptcies rise

By THERESE BOUDREAUX The Center Square

As Congress continues working on the long-overdue federal farm bill, American farmers entering plant...

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