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Archive Home > 2003 > August > 10 > Weak dollar a friend to local farmers

Weak dollar a friend to local farmers

By Chris Young / The Bulletin
August 10, 2003

Coming off two years of a strong dollar, Central Oregon farmers who export crops could see some some relief in a weaker dollar and reverse a four-year income slide. The value of the dollar is one major factor in the sales of commodities exports. Growing conditions, labor costs and competition in....

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