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Farmers Will Need More Aid According to Ag Economists

As farmers continue to feel the effects of the ongoing pandemic, economic slowdown, energy market collapse, and trade debate with China, it's clear that government aid to date, while helpful, is not sufficient. And that is not just the opinion of farmers who feel the pain, but also economist who see and can account for it. A recent report from the University of Illinois and continued monitoring by other University ag economists, including those at the University of Arkansas, point to the impact on farmers.

More below:

https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/13761-help-is-on-the-way-but-more-needed-into-2021-economists-say

https://www.uaex.edu/life-skills-wellness/health/covid19/COVID-Economic_Impacts_in_Arkansas.aspx