Rising diesel costs pressuring profitability

Skyrocketing diesel prices continue to erode the bottom line for farmers and ranchers.  University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says, “When I talk to producers, this is their main concern in most conversations.”  The national average for diesel is currently sitting at more than $6 a gallon, and cattle producers are feeling the pinch. […]

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