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Illinois farmers have almost finished this year’s harvest and, for many, it’s a bin-buster. Crop yields have set records, and storage facilities are operating at full capacity across much of the grain belt.

American farmers once again have proven to be world beaters, capable of outproducing all comers. Unfortunately, their hard-won competitive advantages are being squandered.

The Trump administration’s trade wars have cost Illinois farmers dearly and many do not anticipate making a profit from this year’s harvest. On top of the direct impact from the Trump tariffs, inflation has raised the cost of labor, fertilizer, pesticides and other basic inputs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expected to announce another huge taxpayer-funded farm

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