Economic struggles are becoming a significant political issue for Republicans in states long considered party strongholds

Farmers have spent months feeling the squeeze as costs for inputs like diesel, fertilizer and seed have soared due to refinery constraints and supply disruptions tied to the Iran war.

Diesel averaged $6.30 per gallon nationwide on Friday, more than 70% higher than a year ago, according to motor club AAA. The surge has been especially painful during harvest season, when farmers depend heavily on fuel to operate machinery and transport crops.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that net farm income will decline by 2.6% this year as production expenses rise by 4.5%. Fuel and oil expenses alone are expected to jump nearly 30%, according to the agency’s September forecast.

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[–] 23 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

I’m curious to hear what his reception will be like

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  • [–] 9 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

    LoL, Diesel Donny gon' get quite the reception from Farmers who depend on diesel.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    Americans love to vote against their own self interests.

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  • [–] 12 points 3 weeks ago

    Old ass doddering rapist slowly waddles out onto stage, his diapered ass following to the squeaking sound of the hinges on his leg braces...

    MAGAt morons cheer! Here is the alpha male, pinnacle of their beliefs on full display-- and it is disgusting, smelling of rotting flesh and soiled ill-fitting wool slacks.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    Which way did Kansas go in the last election? Are they getting what they voted for?

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  • [–] 8 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

    And yet they'll vote for anyone he tells them to. They're reaping what they sowed

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  • [–] 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    Hopefully a tornado will drop a house on his incontinent ass.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago

    Let him fix it, I'll even donate a pair of garden gloves

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  • [–] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

    More boos coming the pedos way.. can't wait to hear it!

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  • [–] 1 point 3 weeks ago*

    They won't boo him. They will pout like children and then vote however they are told to vote.

    Conservatives are simple, programmable NPC's that do whatever the wealthiest class instructs them to do. They will sacrifice absolutely everything to please the wealthy. This has always been true.

    We cannot defeat the boss until his minions are dead.

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