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Rural Route July 27, 2026 Hank Vogler on the true farm labor situation and why he takes USDA payments.

Podcast: Trent Loos Podcast
Published: Jul 28, 2026
Duration seconds: 2889
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Summary

The US farm economy is more driven by government payments than anyone want to admit. It has led to consilidation in the industry and the existest of farmers/ranchers. Literally USDA has been able to direct who is in and who is out with the people checkbook.