# 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.
- Title: Trump rallies in Kansas as farm costs threaten Republican…
- Summary: Trump visits Kansas as rising farm costs spark Republican voter concerns ahead of midterms. Rising farm costs and diesel prices are dampening Republican…
- Keywords: trump, kansas, farm costs, voter turnout, midterm elections, republican, senate race, diesel prices, kansas farm bureau, roger marshall, adam hamilton, kansas farm bureau president
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/business/the-gop-counts-on-farmers-votes-as-a-costly-harvest-season-raises-concerns-trump-heads-to-kansas
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- Topics: trump, kansas, farm costs, voter turnout, midterm elections, republican, senate race, diesel prices, kansas farm bureau, roger marshall, adam hamilton, kansas farm bureau president
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.