Farmers warn federal shutdown could cause cash flow, market challenges

Some farmers say the latest federal government shutdown makes a difficult economic situation even worse. “Basically, we’re kind of numb to it because we’re trying to get the crop in.” But, central Illinois farmer Rob Shaffer, says the uncertainty is piling up. “Is there anybody negotiating a China trade deal? What is this going to […]

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