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Farmers Got Billions From Taxpayers In 2019, And Hardly Anyone Objected

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A farmer operates a combine to harvest soybeans in Wyanet, Ill. Farmers got more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019. It's the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years. (Bloomberg via Getty Images)
A farmer operates a combine to harvest soybeans in Wyanet, Ill. Farmers got more than $22 billion in government payments in 2019. It's the highest level of farm subsidies in 14 years. (Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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