A Farm Emergency Is Brewing AFBF Head Warns

The impact of the war in Iran is starting to be felt by America’s farmers, thanks to shipping disruptions that could put crucial planting decisions on hold, impacting the entire growing season.  American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said a farm emergency is brewing.

“Military action in Iran has led to disruptions in maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz," Duvall said.  "That means farmers could be left without fertilizer supplies as planting season gets into full swing, and drive prices higher for farmers struggling to stay in business.”

Duvall is asking President Trump to keep American farmers and ranchers in mind in the coming months.

“Farm Bureau urges the administration to use the Navy to provide safe transit of fertilizer shipments and address insurance barriers for ships transporting fertilizer cargo," he noted.  "If the delivery of important farm supplies isn’t prioritized, the U.S. risks putting the nation’s food security in jeopardy.”

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