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This is a time of real uncertainty for agriculture in Minnesota. 

Crop prices are fluctuating, the cost of fuel and fertilizer remains high, and tariffs and global trade uncertainty are adding another layer of pressure on farmers trying to make a profit. 

As spring planting season begins, farmers need to make some big decisions — facing a lot of unknowns. 

For many families, farming is not just tied to income, but to identity, tradition, and generations of work. So when things feel unstable, the impact goes far beyond the farm.  

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how Minnesota farmers are managing the challenges.

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Farmers across Minnesota are facing rising costs, unpredictable weather and real uncertainty. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how farmers are holding up — and what’s changed for agriculture in the past year. 

This is a time of real uncertainty for agriculture in Minnesota. Crop prices are fluctuating, the cost of fuel and fertilizer remains high, and tariffs and global trade uncertainty are adding another layer of pressure on farmers trying to make a profit. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how Minnesota farmers are managing the challenges.

How are farmers coping with rising costs and uncertainty?

The remains of last years corn crop is tilled.

How are farmers coping with rising costs and uncertainty?

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