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In a Bloomberg Television interview, Aaron Lehman describes rising diesel and fertilizer costs and tariffs as severe pressures on Iowa farmers. He says his farm may use 400 gallons of fuel on a busy harvest day, costing $1,000 more than last year. Asked about $8 billion in promised aid, he argues temporary relief does not resolve underlying problems. He calls for stronger congressional representation, a farm bill, antitrust enforcement and restored USDA support, while reporting increasing financial distress and concerns about farm succession.