Drought, fire and high diesel prices ‘addin’ up tough’ for Oregon ranchers

October 25, 2026 · 4:01 am 1 sources

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• Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers
  NPR · October 25, 2026 04:01
  Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes.