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Fading Farm Numbers Spark Debate Across Midwest
The AP reports shrinking farm totals in Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma as owners retire or sell to larger operators. Farmers blame costs, taxes, and inflation while urging higher farm income, stable prices, and expanded markets to keep agricultural livelihoods viable.
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Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Oklahoma
State Department of Agriculture
W.D. Hibler
Brunswick, Mo
Agriculture Committee
Missouri House of Representatives
Wiliam Winkleman
Lohrville
Tony Heckemeyer
Sikeston
Mid- America
Merle Sheer
Perry
Kan
William Sellhurst
Dodge
Neb
National Farmers Or
NFC
Corning
Heckemeyer
Ralph Melton
Dadeville
Missouri House
Glen Taylor
Iowa Farm Bureau
Taylor
India
Elton Berck
Nebraska Farmers Union