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Trump rallies in Kansas as farm costs threaten Republican voter turnout
Trump visits Kansas as rising farm costs spark Republican voter concerns ahead of midterms.
In brief
Trump visits Kansas as rising farm costs spark Republican voter concerns ahead of midterms. Rising farm costs and diesel prices are dampening Republican voter enthusiasm in Kansas ahead of midterms, with Trump's rally in the state raising concerns about voter turnout. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Farmers face harvest strain
Fifth-generation Kansas farmer Glenn Brunkow describes this time of year as 'go time' when farmers combine fields and move livestock.
“go time”
Rising fuel costs add pressure
Diesel prices are more than $2.50 per gallon higher than a year ago, worsening financial strain for farmers.
“more than $2.50 per gallon higher than a year ago”
Kansas Farm Bureau president worries
Glenn Brunkow, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau, says economic pressures are coming from all directions.
Trump visits Kansas
President Trump appears in Kansas on Monday to energize Republican base ahead of midterms.
“the latest in a series of stops where he’s trying to energize his base in the final weeks before the midterm elections”
Senate race in Kansas
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall faces tough challenge from Democrat Adam Hamilton in Kansas Senate race.
“a state Trump won by 16 percentage points against Democrat Kamala Harris in 2”
Hamilton seeks Republican support
Hamilton, founder of largest United Methodist church, has attracted Republican endorsements for Senate bid.
“the founder of the nation’s largest United Methodist church”
Farmers' economic frustrations
Farmers report rising costs for inputs like diesel, fertilizer and seed due to refinery constraints and Iran war.
“costs for inputs like diesel, fertilizer and seed have soared due to refinery constraints and supply disruptions tied to the Iran war”
Diesel prices surge
Diesel averaged $6.30 per gallon nationwide, more than 70% higher than a year ago.
“$6.30 per gallon nationwide”
Farm income expected to drop
U.S. Department of Agriculture projects net farm income will decline by 2.6% this year.
“net farm income will decline by 2.6% this year”
Trump pledges fuel relief
Trump claims new harvest fuel relief program will provide $8 billion for farmers to offset diesel costs.
“will provide $8 billion in support for farmers to offset diesel costs”
Farmers remain frustrated
Many farmers say Trump’s policies have not improved their financial outlook despite relief efforts.
“He’s made some unforced errors”
Voter concerns spread
Republicans pour money into Senate races in Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa amid voter enthusiasm worries.
“Republicans pour money into Senate races in Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa amid concerns about voter enthusiasm”
What it means
Rising farm costs and diesel prices are dampening Republican voter enthusiasm in Kansas ahead of midterms, with Trump's rally in the state raising concerns about voter turnout.
