Source:  Mike Naig, THE HILL, 7/10/19

America’s farmers are hard-working and resilient. They take pride in feeding our communities and accept the uncertainty, inherent risks and uncontrollable forces — like good weather and fair trade — that affect their success. Midwestern farmers have been dealt a tough hand this spring from damaging floods, historic planting delays and trade tariffs. Ensuring farmers have long-term, free and fair access to our largest trade markets is critical to empowering the next generation of family farmers.

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