Rural America Faces Economic Crisis Amid Falling Crop Prices and Rising Debt

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Rural America is facing an economic crisis due to plunging crop prices, high input costs, and ongoing trade disputes, especially with China, threatening the survival of U.S. soybean and corn farmers. Despite government aid and new trade agreements, farmers continue to suffer financially, with declining incomes and credit conditions.
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