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Swings in Farm Areas Helped Propel Democrats to Victory

Swings in Farm Areas Helped Propel Democrats to Victory
NYT Business Friday 06 November 2026, 10:04 UTC By Kevin Draper 1 min read
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Ranchers were hurt when President Trump’s plan to import more beef lowered the price they received for their cattle, and farmers had to pay more for fertilizer and diesel.

A farm in Kansas. Ranchers were hurt when President Trump’s plan to import more beef lowered the price they received for their cattle, and farmers had to pay more for fertilizer and diesel.
Democrats (ORG) Kansas (LOCATION) Trump (PERSON)
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