With new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, the ag industry is bracing for another financial hit. From equipment to replacement parts, rising costs will leave farmers with fewer affordable options, such as with often-used farm equipment like sprayers, according to Arthur Erickson, CEO of Hylio, a precision ag drone company.
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