Dec 14 Local News Weather, Imports Cause Tobacco Prices To Fluctuate Farmers, tobacco buyers and agriculture experts say this has been a challenging year for the burley crop in Kentucky. University of Kentucky tobacco specialist Bob Pearce, says a combination of the hot, dry weather and the prevalence of imported tobacco from Argentina and Brazil has caused prices to fluctuate. By Gabe Bullard Dec 14 Local News Weather, Imports Cause Tobacco Prices To Fluctuate Gabe Bullard