Farm Aid 2024: A Crisis in Rural America

Is American agriculture on the brink? As Farm Aid's 40th benefit concert approaches, a new survey reveals nearly half of farmers fear a major crisis. Plummeting crop prices, soaring production costs, and trade wars with China are crushing farm finances, forcing tough choices. While government aid offers temporary relief, many argue it's a band-aid on a deeper wound. Is this the calm before the storm for America's heartland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.