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A bipartisan push in Congress could bring new hope to young farmers in Missouri and beyond. A newly introduced bill would launch a U.S. Department of Agriculture pilot program to help the next generation of producers overcome key barriers such as affording land, accessing capital, and reaching markets.
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Rural communities in Missouri are preparing for a difficult reality as the possibility of federal cuts to programs like Medicaid, coupled with a decline in donations, start to severely impact their ability to meet the needs of their residents.
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A nonprofit farming organization in Missouri has joined others from around the nation to fight for small farmers and the increasing corporatization of agriculture.
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Missouri members of the American Postal Workers Union are speaking out against a proposed mail slowdown, which they say could disrupt service nationwide - especially for those who live in rural communities.
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In some parts of rural southeastern Missouri, the poverty level is 10% higher than the national average, and not all households are able to pay their utility bills. A Missouri organization is teaming up with local churches and other nonprofits to help them get connected to energy assistance programs.
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There are mounting concerns about the direction of the farm economy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture expects farm income to fall for the third year in…
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Farmers in the Midwest are facing a situation they haven’t seen in years. Grain prices are down. After some of the most lucrative growing seasons they’ve…