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A virus damaging cotton crops has been present in American fields since at least 2006, far earlier than previously thought. New research reveals that cotton leafroll dwarf virus, officially detected in 2017, spread undetected across key growing regions. The findings underscore the value of reanalyzing old data to uncover hidden agricultural threats.
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A family farm in Rock Valley, Iowa, is on the brink of insolvency after last June's devastating flood, compounded by delays in USDA aid due to the ongoing government shutdown. Owner Chelsie Ver Mulm applied for a critical grant in April but has heard nothing back as federal services halt. The shutdown exacerbates challenges for small farmers already strained by weather disasters and policy changes.