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Farmers say they'll take the relief of Trump's EO — but they're still hurting

SDPB | By Jackson Dircks

Published October 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM EDT

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President Trump says his Monday executive order temporarily suspending federal taxes on diesel will be a big relief for farmers. Some farmers call it a campaign ploy with marginal impact.