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Talk about it before someone dies

Julie Belschner
Mar 19, 2026
13 hrs ago

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Farming is one of the most stressful occupations in the world. Look for help before the stress becomes a crisis.

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The 988 line – whether called or texted to – connects those reaching out with a crisis counselor. The counselor is trained to provide care and support for anyone experiencing mental-health-related distress, with an emphasis on suicide.

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Julie Belschner

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – The 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio was full of information regarding weather, agricultural markets, crop diseases, livestock challenges and ag profitability. But there were several groups there to offer help with what those ag aspects create – stress. Without help, that stress can lead to a tragic outcome.

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Julie Belschner writes on various agricultural issues; she is the managing editor for Agri-View based in Wisconsin.