Frustrated by economic conditions at home, there's been a slow trickle of U.S. soybean farmers moving to Brazil in the hope of striking it rich.
Offrange's Sana Khan takes a look at the complicated legacy of Soylandia:
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The untold stories just beyond the fence line of American agriculture.
(formerly Ambrook Research)
- For all of their benefits, the limited hours of farmer's markets give a too-brief sales window for producers and local consumers. The rapidly growing "farm stop" model, however, gives farmers and shoppers an all-week place to connect. New from Heidi Roth:
- A Colorado farmer named Clara Coleman realized farmers don't do much in terms of self-care. So for the last 6 years, she's been awarding $100 microgrants to hundreds of farmers, for massages, a nice dinner out — that kind of thing. New from Nicole Caruth:
- Dept of Treasury finally approved 45Z, a generous tax credit that rewards producers who use regenerative practices. It could be a huge boon for sustainable ag — if the USDA can agree on its rules. New from Kristen Schmitt:
- Section 180 is an obscure tax deduction for farmers that the IRS has given very little advice on. Many fear an audit, but when deductions can reach 6 or 7 figures — it's tempting! @donavyncoffey looks into IRS's controversial Section 180:
