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4 hours ago

With federal relief on the horizon, Black farmers worry it won't come soon enough

U.S. farmers face unprofitable markets from overseas retaliatory tariffs, creating cash-flow shortfalls that make crop loans and operating costs unsustainable despite strong yields.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

USDA Secretary Says All SNAP Recipients Must Reapply, Dubiously Citing Fraud

USDA plans to require millions of SNAP recipients to reapply, citing fraud concerns and eligibility verification amid disputed claims and a recent shutdown-related benefit interruption.
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fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Precision Ag Overlay to National Broadband Map Tough, But Might Be Worth It: Analysis

"This bipartisan bill will bring high-speed broadband to the fields that feed America. Too often, cropland and pastures are left off the FCC's broadband map, cutting farmers off from the precision ag technology they need to boost yields, cut costs, and stay competitive. This bill makes sure federal broadband dollars reach the acres where the work happens," said the bill's author, Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN), in a social media post.
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