America’s farmers are facing a significant crisis driven by a combination of factors. High operating costs have put immense pressure on their margins, making it difficult to maintain profitability.
At the same time, low commodity prices are reducing the income farmers can generate from their crops and livestock. This squeeze is compounded by lost markets, which limit opportunities to sell their products both domestically and internationally.
Lana Zak reports on the challenges confronting America’s agricultural community and the impact these issues have on the broader economy.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/u-s-farmers-in-a-bind-as-crop-prices-crash-and-tariffs-drive-higher-equipment-costs/