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'Worst I've seen': Texas Farm Bureau chief sounds alarm on Trump economy as farmers revolt

Texas farmers have long been a sure thing for Republicans. With the midterms just over two weeks away, some of them say that loyalty is being tested. High fuel and fertilizer prices driven by President Donald Trump’s war with Iran are hitting farmers hard across the state, the Houston Chronicle reported on Saturday. “We’ve had our ups and downs, but this…

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