Aaron Lehman’s health insurance premiums have more than doubled since the start of 2026 after federal subsidies expired. Diesel and fertilizer costs have risen due to the Iran war, while crop prices remain low. A Fox News poll shows Trump’s approval rating among rural voters has dropped to 44%, down from 60% at the start of his second term. The American Farm Bureau Federation projects a $32 billion loss on major crops in 2027, up from $31 billion in 2026, with 70% of U.S. farmers unable to afford all the fertilizer they need.
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