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Farmers evaluating ways to cut diesel costs

An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, soybeans, and dry beans for more than 25 years in Michigan's Thumb.

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An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs.

Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, soybeans, and dry beans for more than 25 years in Michigan's Thumb.

"It still hurts when you fill the fuel barrels up, so any strengthening […]

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An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, soybeans, and dry beans for more than 25 years in Michigan's Thumb. "It still hurts when you fill the fuel barrels up, so any strengthening […]

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