U.S. Farmers Struggle with Climate Change as Research Funding Declines

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights the challenges U.S. farmers face as climate change worsens and agricultural research funding declines. While experts stress the need for increased investment, USDA funding has dropped by a third since its 2002 peak of $2 billion. Meanwhile, new tariffs on agricultural products add further financial strain. Without policy action, the U.S. farming industry could face significant hardship by midyear.