Arkansas leads the U.S. in farm bankruptcies as rice farmers face losses that signal broader financial strain for the state’s agriculture.
Rice prices have been easing during recent weeks, with abundant supplies facing weak demand in many markets. The market was racked by uncertainty amid conflict in the Middle East. “Geopolitics crowd ...
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