Farmer's Survival: Skyrocketing Diesel Prices

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Darren Kittleson discusses the impact of skyrocketing diesel prices on his farm in Wisconsin.

Skyrocketing Diesel Prices Threaten Small Farms: A Wisconsin Farmers Struggle Darren Kittleson, a farmer in Dane County, Wisconsin, is grappling with the escalating diesel prices, which have surged by 75% in just three months due to the Iran conflict. Paying $4.47 per gallon, Kittlesons farm, Generations Beef, is facing a severe energy cost crunch, affecting every aspect of his operation. With diesel powering everything from feeding to raising cattle, the farms survival is at stake. Kittleson has already sold off some animals to stay afloat, and the stress of potential additional $10,000 in costs looms large. He urges support for local farms to help them endure these challenging times. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ff8e8363754a367f

People in this episode

Guest: Darren Kittleson

Topics covered

• diesel prices
• small farms
• agriculture
• economic impact
• local support

Keywords

• diesel prices
• small farms
• Wisconsin
• Darren Kittleson
• Generations Beef
• energy costs
• agriculture

Sponsors

Solipillow

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Generations Beef

Places: Wisconsin, Dane County

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