LOADING ERROR LOADINGAn Illinois corn and soybean farmer condemned President Donald Trump’s war with Iran on Wednesday, warning Americans that the conflict will surge grocery prices. It’s just that simple,” John Bartman told MS Now anchor Stephanie Ruhle. In addition to QatarLNG’s halt in production, Iran’s blockage of the Strait of Hormuz has prevented other countries in the region from exporting nitrogen products, like nitrogen fertilizer, according to the outlet. “There’s workers right now that are sitting that want to go to work, and we farmers want those people to go to work,” Bartman said, “and we need new equipment right now. And I wish this administration would get their act together, and so that we as farmers can make some money.”

Source: Huffington Post March 12, 2026 18:55 UTC