Downturn in US farming reminiscent of the 1980s

Some say it’s the worst time for US farmers since the 1980s, when thousands went bankrupt.

Downturn in US farming reminiscent of the 1980s
Thu, 13 Jun, 2019 - 14:01
Stephen Cadogan

Some say it’s the worst time for US farmers since the 1980s, when thousands went bankrupt.

The plight of small-scale American dairy farmers recently made front page news in USA Today, the most-circulated newspaper in the US, with sales of 2.3m.

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