Rural Economy
Big Mood Swings Down on the Farm
A Purdue University study finds farmers are optimistic about 2020 harvest, thanks to a big crop, higher prices and government checks. But a Biden Presidency could change things.
Art House Extra | ‘The Disrupted’ Explores Working Life in America
“The Disrupted,” a new film by Sarah Colt Productions, shares the stories of three hardworking Americans struggling to make it economically.
Proposed ‘Agrihood’ Near Lawrence Would Tap Farming Roots
Douglas County has approved plans for an “agrihood” near Lawrence that would blend small-scale farming with housing.
Missouri River Town Struggles to Survive 2019 Flood
The flood of 2019 was devastating to Holt and Atchison counties, but the toll of high waters is still being felt.
Seeds of Despair: Hundreds of Farmers are Dying by Suicide
Mounting financial pressures, social isolation and a lack of access to mental-health care are contributing to a suicide crisis in rural America.
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