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After debt relief promised under the American Rescue Plan Act was repealed under a section of the Inflation Reduction Act, farmers of color are suing the U.S government.
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As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.
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Farmers die by suicide at a higher rate than the general population. That’s leading Midwestern states to train bankers, veterinarians and agribusiness professionals to be the new front line of defense against farm stress.
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There aren’t any definite numbers about how many farmers belong to the LGBTQ community in the U.S, but many are making a point to become more visible in their rural communities.
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2011 was the driest year on record for Texas, causing an estimated cost of $7.62 billion in crop and livestock losses. A dry and hot start to summer has many sounding alarm bells about 2022.
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has awarded nearly $3 million dollars in grants to plant cover crops in six Midwestern states, including Kansas and Iowa. The funding comes as demand for state and federal incentive programs for cover crops often outpaces available funding.
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A series of virtual roundtable discussions are underway regarding the Waters of the United States definition. But the input might not change much about what comes next.
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Agriculture accounts for a tenth of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, which are a big driver of climate change worldwide. Some farmers in the U.S. are taking on climate change by trying to sink the air’s carbon in the ground.
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Farmers in the Midwest are gearing up for a fight over whether pipelines can cut through their land. Many look to the experience other farmers had with the Dakota Access Pipeline a few years ago.
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Preserving mental health through farming challenges is a real concern; one study shows farmers die by suicide at a higher rate than other professions.