Farmers call for diesel relief to offset record-high costs

… <p class="wp-block-paragraph"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/sites/default/files/2026-09/agriculture-agribusiness-and-forestry-letter-requesting-energy-state-of-emergency.pdf">Nearly 20 Michigan agricultural organizations are urging Governor Gretchen Whitmer to declare a statewide State of Energy Emergency</a></span> and allow dyed diesel fuel in highway vehicles registered for agricultural or forest product use for a 90-day period.</p> <figure class="wp-block-audio"><audio controls src="https://cdn.brownfieldagnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/261002_Red-Dyed-Diesel-relief.mp3"></audio></figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Missouri and South Dakota are allowing farmers to operate with increased over-the-road weight limits and lifting some dyed diesel restrictions. Ohio is implementing a 90-day state gas and diesel tax suspension.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">In a social media post Friday morning, the White House says Europe has just agreed to immediately release a massive amount of diesel oil stocks. More actions are also expected by President Trump soon.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Leaders of G7 nations on Friday announced a coordinated effort to stabilize energy supplies. Plans include releasing as much as 100 million barrels of diesel and crude stocks over the next four months. A substantial diesel release is expected within the first 20 days, and global production increases are being encouraged. The group is also calling for an immediate and full restoration of rights through the Strait of Hormuz.</p> …