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Rural Population Growth Down Again From Previous Year

Dan November 24, 2017 Economy

For the sixth consecutive year, overall U.S. rural population declined, although some regions reported population growth. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentValent USA Shares How Conservation Efforts Matter For Agriculture ProducersJanuary 2, 2026Propane Education and Research Council Shares Opportunities For Ag ProducersDecember 31, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …

Turning Orange Peel Into Heart-Healthy Gold
For every gallon of Florida orange juice produced, nearly an equal amount of peel is left behind. Traditionally, this material has been used for cattle feed or compost. New research from Yu Wang and Hyun Jeong Jung at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Citrus Research and Education Center suggests […]
Address Finances and Mental Health To Ease Stress
Research shows that what weighs most heavily on farmers’ minds — and their health — is money. Farmers face suicide rates 3.5 times higher than the national average, and economic pressure is one of the leading contributors. A 2025 study by UGA researcher Anna Scheyett and colleagues surveyed 310 farmers to identify which financial topics […]

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