Senators learn of farmers' troubles

The top-ranking members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry heard Friday from Arkansas farmers, advocates and government workers about the challenges facing the industry, from high crop insurance rates and rising farm expenses to lower profits and shrinking acreage of crops like rice.

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