Drought, fire and high diesel prices 'addin' up tough' for Oregon ranchers
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Oregon ranchers are facing a combination of difficult challenges. Record diesel prices are creating financial strain. Drought conditions have forced them to purchase extra hay. They are also paying higher delivery fees to truckers due to the rise in fuel costs.
Record diesel prices are kicking Western ranchers while they're down. Drought means they have to buy extra hay, and pay truckers extra to deliver it because of fuel price hikes.