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Government Shutdown, Trade Wars Hit Farmers’ Bottom Line Hard
With commodity prices collapsing and costs of farming rising, the lack of government assistance adds to farmers’ worries about the viability of their operations.
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Economic woes threaten push for climate-smart farming
Trade disputes, high operating costs and low crop prices may force farmers to cut back on practices that help the environment.
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Federal shutdown hits Louisiana farmers during harvest: ‘the math just doesn’t work’
Each fall, farmers across Louisiana count on the now-shuttered U.S. Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies for financial assistance and information. For three weeks, they’ve been unable to get a loan from the agency, apply for a conservation program or receive a market report.
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For Farmers, the Government Shutdown Adds More Challenges
With no access to local ag-related offices, critical loans, or disaster assistance, farmers are facing even more stressors.
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Farmers feel the effects of the government shutdown
Rodney Koch, farmer from near Garretson, South Dakota, says he is waiting on funding from the NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program amid tough commodity markets.
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USDA’s Shutdown Plan Detailed
Federal Shutdown Will Delay Expected Payments to Farmers
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