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Farmer says trade tensions add uncertainty to a troubled farm economy
A western Kentucky farmer says escalating tensions between the U.S. and China will change the trading relationship between the two countries moving forward. Davie Stephens grows corn and soybeans and is a contract grower for Pilgrim’s Pride. “There’s a lot of back and forth going on now,” he says. “We have a farm economy that’s…
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Thousands of USDA Employees Taking Buyout Offer
Thousands of USDA Employees Taking Buyout Offer Farm Policy News
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Spring produce ads rise 7% as fruit and vegetable prices drop
Spring produce ads rise 7% as fruit and vegetable prices drop FreshPlaza
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Farmers in the region see a dry start to growing season as planting ramps up
Farmers in the region see a dry start to growing season as planting ramps up Agweek
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USDA ended its local food programs. A look at how farmers, schools and food banks are coping
USDA ended its local food programs. A look at how farmers, schools and food banks are coping KCUR
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Purdue students innovate with soy: Biodegradable wrap, protein snacks
Purdue students innovate with soy: Biodegradable wrap, protein snacks Farm Progress
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AFA back on the market after $780M deal collapse
AFA back on the market after $780M deal collapse Grain Central
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How Do We Pay for Long-Term Care without Losing the Farm?
COLUMBUS, Ohio — I recently received this question from a farm family. It’s one of the most common — and important — questions farm families ask when thinking about the future. Long-term care (LTC) is expensive, unpredictable, and often not covered by programs like Medicare. For farmers who’ve spent a lifetime building an operation and…
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Got tariff heartburn? Not these farmers
Got tariff heartburn? Not these farmers Advertiser-Tribune