Diesel hits all-time high

Diesel surpassed $6 per gallon in early September and continues climbing, with some California stations approaching $10 per gallon as the Iran war and global pressures squeeze supply.

Farmers can't afford to harvest

John Boyd, a Virginia farmer, pays $7 per gallon for diesel while harvesting corn for just $5 per bushel. His combine takes 140 gallons, costing nearly $1,000 per tank.

“we just can't survive”

Trump's energy promises fall short

Despite Trump claiming control of Venezuela's oil reserves and the Strait of Hormuz, diesel prices continue rising 37 cents per week, contradicting his promises to lower fuel costs.

“If true, why are we facing the highest diesel fuel prices in history!”

Farmers already spent billions more

During the 2026 planting season, farmers spent $1.4 billion more on diesel than the year before, a 63 percent jump in planting costs before prices spiked further.

Farm bankruptcies mounting

Farmers face rising bankruptcies, trade policy shifts, and surging fertilizer and equipment costs. The American Farm Bureau Federation forecasts $31 billion in crop losses this year, rising to $32 billion in 2027.

Trump's farm support eroding

Trump enjoyed strong farmer support before 2024, but his popularity has weakened due to inflation, tariffs, and now record diesel prices during harvest season.

Harvest cuts into bottom line

Jason Kurtz, a Trump voter, says cash-strapped farms must cut costs to survive harvest. Diesel is non-negotiable, so high prices directly reduce profit margins.

“We have to harvest. We have to run the machines. We have to use the diesel, so it cuts into our bottom line.”