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What low corn, soybean prices mean for Minnesota

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A view of one of the many corn crops surrounding Montevideo.
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Corn is Minnesota's biggest cash crop, and in recent years it has delivered big returns to the state's farmers.

But this year, most corn farmers are expected to lose money. That's causing a lot of concern among farmers as they negotiate spring planting loans with lenders.

MPR News' Tom Weber discusses how low corn and soybean prices this year are rippling through Minnesota agricultural economy.