Economics, geopolitics are farmers' latest challenges

Wheat harvest was a bust. Soybeans have been so-so. But an already difficult year for farmers has become even more challenging as economic pressures beyond poor yields continue to mount. “If you’re an ag producer out here,” extension agent Rickey Roberts said, “you have weather issues or concerns to deal with. You have geopolitical issues that you’re concerned about. Which of those things can you control?” The answer: neither. [THIS IS ONLY PART OF THE STORY. FULL STORY at http://marionrecord.com]

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