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Agriculture news from an alternative point of view.
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Amid rising input costs, trade tensions, and extreme weather, U.S. farmers—especially older producers—are facing mounting debt, mental health strain, and record-low incomes.
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This week: alarming honeybee losses, weak farm income forecasts, ag export declines, wolf deterrent efforts in Colorado, and sweeping USDA budget cuts under scrutiny.
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This week’s Farm News & Views highlights veteran and female leadership in agriculture, the impact of a new federal health report on pesticide use, and growing concerns from farmers.
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Tensions over U.S. ag exports continue as the UK rejects hormone-treated beef, trade disputes threaten soybean markets, and wolf management stirs debate in rural California.
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USDA halts livestock imports from Mexico due to screwworm outbreak, while U.S.-China tariff adjustments spark hope for U.S. agriculture amid trade tensions.
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Over 15,000 USDA employees left after financial incentives, affecting farming agencies. U.S. farm income declines, and economists warn of a recession. Meanwhile, Farm Bureau celebrates dogs with a contest.
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U.S. farmers face uncertainty as tariffs disrupt agricultural markets. With global competition growing, experts warn that trade policies may harm the U.S. ag economy.
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Farmers face uncertainty amid rising tariffs and the U.S.-China trade war. Issues with agricultural workers, avian flu outbreaks, and solar grazing add to the pressure on the industry.
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Trade wars and tariffs put pressure on U.S. farmers and ranchers, affecting both exports and imports. Global market uncertainty leaves producers vulnerable, raising costs and impacting the food system.
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This week's Farm News & Views Report covers market declines, budget cuts to agricultural research, and tips for farm business management. Also, time for soil testing in April.