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The Trump administration wants to bolster U.S. timber production. Environmentalists say its rule change could wreak environmental havoc.
The national average is a record $6.23 a gallon.
The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers, who also faced higher costs for fertilizer, seeds and equipment.
Harvest already in full swing in some areas after Labor Day.
State program will serve 35 counties in effort to keep food local.
Fertilizer, fuel and equipment expenses squeeze budgets before crops are sold.
Anyone who has a pork tenderloin from at least eight of the eleven participating restaurants will get a T-shirt and a chance to win a $50 gift card.
“Chairman Thompson and Chairman Bozeman both are completely motivated to get a farm bill across the finish line,” Fordyce said.
“The corporate entities that are behind the processing of the beef that then sets the price at the grocery store.”
The program also offers up to six telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples or groups, at no cost.