The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers, and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season (fortune.com)

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[-] Ildsaye@hexbear.net 25 points 5 days ago

I remember those policies and incentives being corrected and China being free from famine ever since. The US is incapable of such reexamination. The victims of the Dust Bowl remain uncounted and unmourned.

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[-] LeeeroooyJeeenkiiins@hexbear.net 22 points 5 days ago

I love how both china and Russia had cyclical famines every few decades for literal centuries and then never again under communism

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