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Despite positive jobs report, rising costs leave many U.S. farmers struggling
U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, exceeding expectations, but farmers in Wisconsin face challenges due to tariffs and rising fuel and fertilizer costs linked to the Iran war. The report highlights contrasting economic realities between national job growth and agricultural sector struggles.
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