What is the current situation with U.S. farmers?

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Farmers in the US and abroad are facing severe challenges. US farmers are struggling with low commodity prices, trade war impacts, and insufficient government aid. In Libya, drought is devastating olive and fruit farms, forcing some to consider leaving agriculture. Lebanese farmers near the Israeli border face security risks but are resuming olive harvests.

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Farmers feel strain amid Trump's trade war: "It's very discouraging"

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Iowa farmers are struggling financially due to the US-China trade war. 5s
China has stopped purchasing American soybeans, impacting farm profits. 38s
The Trump administration has released $3 billion in aid, less than the $13 billion expected. 1m 8s
Further aid may be delayed until the end of the government shutdown. 1m 24s
Farmers are calling for a resolution to trade policy issues rather than temporary aid. 1m 34s

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Farmers feel strain amid Trump's trade war: "It's very discouraging"

CBS America

7 days ago

Farmers feel strain amid Trump's trade war: "It's very discouraging"

Iowa farmers are losing money on every bushel of soybeans and corn due to the trade war with China and insufficient government aid.

NE Farmers Union president on Trump aid: Helpful, but not adequate

CBS America

8 days ago

NE Farmers Union president on Trump aid: Helpful, but not adequate

Nebraska farmers face substantial losses, operating at a loss on corn and soybeans, with aid described as helpful but not enough.

Trump admin to offer $3 billion in farm aid as shutdown drags on

CBS America

8 days ago

Trump admin to offer $3 billion in farm aid as shutdown drags on

US farmers are feeling financial strain as China refuses to buy soybeans, with aid packages being distributed but seen as inadequate.

Drought devastates Libya’s olive farms

Al Jazeera

8 days ago

Drought devastates Libya’s olive farms

Libyan farmers must truck in water due to drought, reducing profits and forcing some to leave farming.

Drought devastates Libya’s olive farms

Al Jazeera

8 days ago

Drought devastates Libya’s olive farms

Harvests in Wadi al-Hayy are at an all-time low, with many farmers unable to produce enough even for their families.

Lebanese farmers harvest olives under UN watch near Israeli border

Al Jazeera

9 days ago

Lebanese farmers harvest olives under UN watch near Israeli border

Lebanese farmers are harvesting olives for the first time in two years, but must register with UN peacekeepers due to ongoing security risks.

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