AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
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https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-zp324-170315a
On today’s show we turn to the Midwest. Midwest poultry farmers are facing a devastating crisis after Pure Prairie Poultry abruptly abandoned its contracts, leaving them without payments or resources to care for thousands of birds. Farmers are spending tens of thousands of dollars out of pocket to feed starving flocks, while state and federal officials scramble to address the policy gaps that left them unprotected. With no safety net in place and government agencies slow to act, many farmers are on the brink of financial collapse, pleading for immediate relief before it’s too late. Tune in to hear the full story.
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