What do farmers do in a trade war?

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  For pretty much his whole life, Anthony Bland has worked the land.

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  I am a third generation farmer in Tunica County, Mississippi.

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  I'm a rice and soybean farmer.

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  And I have two sons who, one helps me on the farm and another one works with USDA.

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  The whole family is in the agriculture business.

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  What is it about farming that you like?

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  Basically, I like the independence.

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  Once you grow up farming, it's kind of something that stays in your blood.

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  You know, we have that enjoyment of living off the land and raising crops.

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  And, you know, the challenges can be a little overwhelming sometimes.

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  But, you know, we're kind of used to it.

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