Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation

03/20/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/20/2026 13:00

Conflict in Iran Driving Oil Volatility for Farmers

Conflict in Iran Driving Oil Volatility for Farmers

PublishedMarch 20, 2026

As farmers across the state gear up for planting season, an unexpected increase in input costs weighs heavily on their minds. With the Iran conflict resulting in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, farmers are seeing significant increases in diesel and fertilizer prices at a time when margins are already razor-thin.

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