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agricultural economy

Heat puts farmers on the hot seat

June 26, 2026

Belgium is roasting under a week-long heat blast, and while people crack open cold drinks, farm animals are paying the price. Officials just raised the alarm to its highest level as temperatures push past 30 °C, making life tough for cows and pigs along the Dutch border. Farmers expected drops in mi

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Future of a Pork Giant in Sioux Falls

February 26, 2026

A big change is coming to downtown Sioux Falls. The city’s leaders and the head of Smithfield Foods said that the company will leave its old plant near Falls Park for a new, larger site in an industrial area up north. The current facility has been there since 1909 and was bought by Smithfield in 199

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Farmers Left in the Lurch: USDA Stands Firm on Aid

December 20, 2025

Farmers across the U. S. are in a tough spot. They're dealing with low crop prices, high costs for things like fertilizer, and the fallout from trade wars. The USDA recently announced a $12 billion aid package to help ease the pain. But farmers say it's not enough to fix the problems they're facing.