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Farmers Face Crisis: Soaring Costs and Dwindling Exports

8/17/2025

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Farmers are experiencing significant challenges from tariffs and climate change, leading to a 20-year low in soybean exports.
Ohio farmer Brian Harbage reports major crop losses due to drought and heavy rainfall.
The Trump administration's $60 billion subsidies are criticized for benefiting larger producers over family farms.
The farm economy is under pressure from falling prices and rising input costs, complicating future planning.
Harbage stresses the need for increased exports to ease financial burdens on farmers.

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Story summary

Farmers are experiencing significant challenges from tariffs and climate change, leading to a 20-year low in soybean exports.
Ohio farmer Brian Harbage reports major crop losses due to drought and heavy rainfall.
The Trump administration's $60 billion subsidies are criticized for benefiting larger producers over family farms.
The farm economy is under pressure from falling prices and rising input costs, complicating future planning.
Harbage stresses the need for increased exports to ease financial burdens on farmers.