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strikeApr 13, 2026
Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on how soybean farmers were impacted by tariffs, Iran war
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Midwest soybean farmers have faced persistent financial headwinds in recent years, which were compounded by tariffs and the war in the Middle East, reporting from Lee Enterprises and The Associated Press found. Farmers' costs, such as equipment, have crept up over time while soybean prices have stayed low.
Source: JOSH KELETY, Associated Press — Read the full report
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