Rural health suffers as farm crisis grows in Midwest
A survey of 1,818 doctors in Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa finds rural residents face higher medical debt and delayed care. Doctors report rising stress related illnesses and a worsening rural health crisis that could intensify doctor shortages and raise costs.
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Fence Builder Piles Up Miles
LAWRENCE Kan AP Wayne Parks has built fence longer than 16 years spanning from Lawrence to Manhattan and beyond while juggling a fulltime job in Topeka. He works mostly for farmers, repairs old fences, and notes rising material costs. He prices by the rod and by the piece, teaching seven daughters and two sons-in-law the craft. A cornerpost brings structural stability and lasting fences.
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Tax Law Changes May Hurt Lease Arrangements
Washington AP The Agriculture Department economist warns proposed tax reforms could end the investment tax credit and slow depreciation, harming equipment leases for farmers with high debt and low income. Operating leases stay cash friendly, while financial leases shift balance sheet and loan considerations, possibly raising long term costs.
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