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RF Insights: Emergency Assistance Government Affairs Update

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Senate Committee Hearing: https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/hearings/perspectives-from-the-field-risk-management-credit-and-rural-business-views-on-the-agricultural-economy-part-3

Talk Business and Politics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_TEDphFUU4

Economic Assistance Information: https://www.usarice.com/news-and-events/publications/usa-rice-daily/article/usa-rice-daily/2025/03/18/usda-announces-emergency-economic-assistance-for-farmers

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