Forecasters, farmers debate over predicted record-high U.S. crop

By Erin Ailworth and Michael Hirtzer, Bloomberg News
Sep 2, 2025
Sep 2, 2025

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By Erin Ailworth and Michael Hirtzer, Bloomberg News

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