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Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may be able to sell their goods at higher prices, but will they be able to make end’s meet? 

Host Cathy Wurzer was joined by Kent Thiesse, farm management analyst and senior vice president of MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal, Minn., to explore some of the most-pressing issues for Midwest farmers and how consumers can expect to be affected moving forward. 

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Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may be able to sell their goods at higher prices, but will they be able to make end’s meet? 


Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer, and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may be able to sell their goods at higher prices, but will they be able to make end’s meet? MPR News host Cathy Wurzer gets the answers from Kent Thiesse, Farm Management Analyst and Senior Vice President of MinnStar Bank in Lake Crystal.

Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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