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Farm Bureau economist calls concerns about ag recession “fair”  

Tariffs have been the talk of the town over in Washington DC, and they along with other financial strains, have left area ag producers worried about an Agricultural Recession. American Farm Bureau Economist Bernt Nelson says these concerns are fair, and he tells us why. 

Nelson also gave advice on how producers could prepare for a potential ag recession. 

Lastly, Nelson talked more about some of the uncertainties in agriculture, and talked about some things that could affect the length of an ag recession, if it does happen.

For more local agricultural news go to the Farm News webpage at rjbroadcasting.com. 

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