California Farm Bureau Survey of 1,000 Farmers Finds Diesel Costs Straining California Agriculture Operations, Increasing Production Costs and Pressuring Margins; As of Thursday Morning, October 15, 2026, AAA Reports CA. Diesel at $8.45 - Sierra Sun Times

California Farm Bureau Survey Reveals Diesel Costs Impacting Agriculture

A recent survey by the California Farm Bureau of 1,000 farmers highlights the strain diesel costs are placing on agricultural operations. The increasing prices are leading to higher production costs and squeezing profit margins. As of Thursday morning, October 15, 2026, AAA reports California diesel at $8.45.