Strait of Hormuz closure impacting operational costs for Central Illinois farmers

Strait of Hormuz closure impacting operational costs for Central Illinois farmers

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- The Strait of Hormuz’s closure is impacting farmers' operational costs just as planting season hits, according to the Champaign County Farm Bureau's President, Doug Downs. Downs said farm machines mostly run on diesel, and with diesel prices nearing $6/gallon, he’s seen his own fuel costs double. He added it’s a similar [...]

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