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Small US farm copes with fuel hikes from Mideast war

At Cropsey Farm, greenhouses are yielding early leaves of kale, spinach and arugula while the owner worries about soaring fuel costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East.

Published Apr 10, 2026, 8:23 PM EDT | WFMZZ

An hour's drive north of New York City, the greenhouses at Cropsey Farm are seeing their first leaves of kale, spinach and arugula emerge. The farmer who runs the operation is consumed by concerns over soaring fuel prices linked to the Mideast war.