Hay growers unable to maintain profitability amid simultaneous drought, pest infestations, and volatile fuel costs

American hay growers are caught in a perfect storm where drought reduces yield, pests destroy remaining crops, and skyrocketing fuel costs make harvesting and transportation economically unviable. Current solutions (irrigation, pesticides, fuel hedging) are either too expensive, ineffective, or inaccessible, forcing growers to operate at losses or exit the business entirely.