Ohio farmers hit with rising fertilizer, fuel costs: The Wake Up for Monday, May 4, 2026
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Published on May 4, 2026.
The cost of gas has increased by nearly $5 per gallon and fuel costs for farmers who rely on diesel for their livelihood due to tariffs from the Trump administration and the Iran war. The war in Iran has increased nitrogen and phosphate fertilizers by about $200 per ton, causing farmers to grow crops that require less fertilizer or use different fertilizer. $11 billion in one-time payments will be distributed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to farmers through the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, but this aid may not reach farmers until October. The cost of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers has increased, forcing farmers to make do with smaller yields. The Supreme Court ruling over congressional districts in Louisiana could potentially reshape congressional maps in Ohio. Ohioans will take the first steps towards electing a new state government when they settle contested primaries for nearly every statewide executive office and congressional and legislative seats. The Cleveland Browns have revealed a backup funding plan for the indoor stadium as a court battle holds up $600 million in unclaimed funds. The Metroparks Zoo is preparing to reopen its former Rainforest building as a new model for its former rainforest building.
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