https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/squeezed-by-tariffs-and-iran-war-farmers-say-they-face-a-new-crisisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/squeezed-by-tariffs-and-iran-war-farmers-say-they-face-a-new-crisishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/squeezed-by-tariffs-and-iran-war-farmers-say-they-face-a-new-crisis#u49371Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:55:12 +0000US grain farmers are experiencing one of their worst crises in decades as the war with Iran and active tariffs drive costs higher. Rising prices for phosphate fertilizer and sulfur are squeezing profit margins, forcing producers to search for new ways to maintain viability. The combination of geopolitical conflict and trade barriers has created a financial squeeze that threatens the stability of the agricultural sector ahead of the November elections.Why it mattersAgricultural stability relies on predictable input costs and open export markets. The current conflict with Iran has disrupted thes