The conflict in Iran worsens the crisis for California farmers.

The article describes how the conflict in Iran is exacerbating the already precarious situation of California farmers by driving up prices for key inputs like fertilizers and diesel, along with logistical disruptions to international trade. Furthermore, producers face higher transportation costs and difficulties exporting due to shifts in trade routes and risks in key regions such as the Persian Gulf. All of this is compounded by pre-existing problems like drought, low profitability, and high structural costs, deepening the crisis in the agricultural sector.