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Wisconsin farmer 'frustrated' with Trump admin. as Iran drives up war costs

Wisconsin farmers are grappling with higher costs driven in part by tariffs and broader global uncertainty tied to the conflict in Iran, as the agriculture industry calls for greater support. MS NOW's Alexander Tabet spoke with Darin Von Ruden, president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, who said he is “frustrated” thinking about what it means to be an American farmer.

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