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Tariffs, trade wars have made US farming harder

JD Vance was in Iowa last week, trying to shore up GOP support in the heartland. “We want farming to be easier in the United States of America, not harder,” the vice president told the crowd in Council Bluffs. Farming is always hard but what could be making it even harder these days? Hmmm. Could it be President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade wars that have raised farmers’ costs and lost them markets abroad due to retaliation? Asking for a friend in the Midwest. While Mr. Trump can claim all he wants that foreigners pay his tariffs, Deere & Co. said on an earnings call last ...

Don’t look for a Bergman vs. Barr US House debate

Readers learned Wednesday that Callie Barr, the Democratic candidate for the 1st Congressional District seat now held by Republican Jack Bergman, has officially challenged the incumbent to a debate or debates prior to the Nov. 3 election. Memo to Barr and her team: Good luck with that. Why? Because, quite simply, Bergman, who is a retired U.S. Marine lieutenant general and stalwart backer of President Donald Trump, has little or nothing to gain from a debate with Barr. Most political observers predict Bergman will best Barr without breaking the proverbial political sweat, so popular ...

Volunteer efforts key to protecting public lands

Bouquet: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources invites the public to get outdoors and enjoy the state’s public lands today in honor of National Public Lands Day. Established in 1994, National Public Lands Day places emphasis on volunteerism to protect and enhance our public lands. Each year, many groups and individuals generously offer their time for an hour, a day, a weekend project or for a longer, seasonal position. These efforts help to protect, preserve and promote Wisconsin’s public lands for all to enjoy. Wisconsin has a variety of outstanding natural resources, ...