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Farm income is projected to stagnate through 2030, with federal aid and trade uncertainty shaping the future for U.S. farmers and ranchers, according to University of Missouri economist Pat Westhoff.

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Prediction markets offer a unique way to make money, even if top cryptocurrencies are in the red.

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It's impossible to predict the future, but humans can't help themselves. From the economy to the presidency to the Super Bowl, educated and intelligent people promise insight yet repeatedly fail by ...