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American farmers are hurting — and worried about their futures
Farmers who grow soybeans, corn, cotton and other crops are facing another year of losses as soaring fuel and fertilizer costs offset higher revenues.
Rick Telesz raises soybeans, corn and dairy cows on about 700 acres in western Pennsylvania. He's expecting a promising soybean crop this fall — but Telesz will be lucky to just break even.
"Am I going to make money this year?" he asks. "To be honest... [3548 chars]
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