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Aging farmers and fewer farms in the new agriculture census should be a 'wake up call,' says VilsackThe average farmer in the U.S. is now 58 years old, according to the Census of Agriculture, released Tuesday. There are also fewer farms in the country than there were in the last census.
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The United States has imported $20 billion more in agricultural products than it exported — putting the sector on pace to run a record deficit. A look at what’s behind the numbers.
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A slowdown in the agricultural industry is "going to put a strain on farmers." But analysts say the rural economy in the Midwest and Great Plains is still doing well.
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Earlier this month Farmers began recieving aid relief from tariffs, but even with relief farm incomes are still down. that means many farmers will...
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Farmers who grow the corn and soybeans that our food system requires are in a tight spot.As Mother Jones reports, growers depend on a very small number of…
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The farm economy is showing some stability, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says, but the upswing doesn’t extend to all agricultural sectors. Over...
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Colby Kansas Farmer Lon Frahm is featured in a video from the Wall Street Journal about the future of farming in the U.S.Frahm says technology has allowed…
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After years of declining income on America’s farms and ranches, the agricultural sector might have finally hit the floor. The latest figures from the U...
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The Colorado Department of Agriculture is offering a crisis hotline for farmers facing emotional crisis because of financial strains.As Colorado Public…
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As farmers face their fourth straight year of declining incomes, soybeans are offering a glimmer of hope.As Reuters reports, China’s demand for soybeans…