Texas farmers are facing a crisis due to fuel and fertilizer prices

According to the Houston Chronicle, Texas farmers are struggling with rising costs of fuel and fertilizer driven by the conflict between President Donald Trump and Iran. Russell Boening, president of the Texas Farm Bureau, described the economic situation as one of the hardest he has ever seen, while expressing hope that voters will look at the big picture or stay home.

The mood in the agricultural community is also reflected in polls. A Texas Politics Project survey found that job approval on the economy among rural Texans dropped to 27% compared to 42% a year earlier. Inflation and the economy, along with political corruption, emerged as top issues for state voters, with Donald Trump receiving particularly high disapproval ratings on the economy.

Disagreements have also affected the leadership of the farm organization itself. After the bureau's political committee endorsed Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, former organization head Bob Stallman criticized the decision in an opinion column. He pointed out the lack of public opposition from Paxton to policies harmful to agriculture, including military actions in Iran and the import of unregulated foreign beef.

At the same time, Democratic candidate James Talarico, speaking at an event in South Texas, stated that politicians in power have harmed local farmers and livestock producers.