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Archive Home > 2008 > January > 02 > After fruitful ’07, farmers optimistic

After fruitful ’07, farmers optimistic

Costs of fertilizer, fuel are lingering concerns as soaring crop prices bode well for 2008

By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin
January 2, 2008

Central Oregon agricultural leaders are betting that some crop prices will stay at unprecedented highs in the year ahead, but their optimism is clouded by high fuel costs and other variables.

Last year was a good one for local farmers who grew carrot seed crops and signed contracts on commodity....

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