A recent survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation indicates the majority of U.S. farmers are experiencing stagnant or declining financial conditions. AFBF president Zippy Duvall says more than 5,700 producers participated and the results provide an eye-opening look at the realities farmers are facing today. “The results speak to the broader picture of a […]
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