G7 Farm Groups Call for Action on Rising Input Costs

Iowa farm families are feeling a sharp squeeze on input costs—and global farm leaders are taking a stand.

The National Farmers Union has joined agricultural groups across the G7 nations, urging governments to tackle soaring prices for seed, energy, and fertilizer. From Middle East conflicts disrupting shipping lines to heavy market control by a handful of corporate giants, Hawkeye State producers are facing mounting financial strain just to get a crop in the ground. NFU leaders emphasize that whether you’re farming in Iowa or across the globe, producers need stronger market competition and immediate relief to keep feeding the world.