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Tariffs, inflation, trade wars taking toll on American farmers

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America's farmers face a tough harvest this year with trade wars, tariffs and inflation all taking a toll.

The cost of diesel hit a new record, averaging $6.50 a gallon, nearly a dollar higher than last month.

Lana Zak reports from North Liberty, Iowa.

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