WESTBY, Wis. – From fertilizer prices to tractor parts, farmers are struggling to meet increasing costs as many commodity prices decline. Several farmers met Oct. 15 at Darin and Jo Ann Von Ruden’s farm near Westby to voice concern about increasing costs caused by tariffs and an escalating trade war.
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Darin and Jo Ann Von Ruden's farm near Westby, Wisconsin, is one of many farms in the region that have seen increased costs due to the U.S. trade war.
Darin Von Ruden talks about his farming experience this year. Farmers for Free Trade held an event at Darin and Jo Ann Von Ruden's farm near Westby, Wisconsin, to discuss farmer concerns regarding tariffs.
Wis. Sen. Brad Pfaff, D-Onalaska, right, says, 'When we lose a buyer that buys … a significant percentage of (U.S.) soybean crops, it’s really frustrating.' China has not bought any U.S. soybeans this year.
Farmers meet to discuss tariff impacts.
Wisconsin farmers are concerned about the impact of national tariffs, as they face lower profits for their products and greater expenses for t…
