China deal a ‘blockbuster’ – if country follows through

Jager Robinson
Feb 17, 2020
Feb 17, 2020 Updated Mar 10, 2020

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It’s all about trade deals for agriculture, Jim Wiesemeyer said.

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Reach Reporter Jager Robinson at 605-335-7300, email jager.robinson@lee.net or follow on Twitter @Jager_Robinson.