Farmers across the U.S. are feeling the sting of low prices and the impacts of trade wars, particularly those instigated by recent tariffs. Concerns stretch from the Northwest to rural Minnesota and Missouri, where farmers are grappling with rising costs and shrinking markets. Many are anxiously watching the developments of these trade conflicts, likening their hopes for relief to monitoring weather patterns. The ongoing tariff situation has created a sense of paralysis, especially among those in agriculture, who are navigating the uncertainty in crop exports and future earnings. Despite some voices in the agricultural sector celebrating tariffs for protecting certain domestic markets, the overall sentiment remains one of unease and anxiety as farmers await a resolution that could alleviate their economic strain.