USDA Policies Fall Short in Helping Mississippi River Region Farmers Adapt to Extreme Weather
July 16, 2025
July 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following research:
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USDA policies fall short in helping Mississippi River region farmers adapt to extreme weather
By Anne Schechinger
Millions of cropland and pasture acres in the 13-state Mississippi River Critical Conservation Area, or MRCCA, lie within flood plains at greater risk of climate-driven extreme weather like flooding or excessive rainfall. Yet federal farm pol . . .
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USDA policies fall short in helping Mississippi River region farmers adapt to extreme weather
By Anne Schechinger
Millions of cropland and pasture acres in the 13-state Mississippi River Critical Conservation Area, or MRCCA, lie within flood plains at greater risk of climate-driven extreme weather like flooding or excessive rainfall. Yet federal farm pol . . .