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The Iran War's Persistent Threat to Farmers in Poor Countries
7+ hour, 10+ min ago (1746+ words) Until recently, Michel Bla's life presented a classic tale of upward mobility in one of the world's fastest growing economies. His plantation in Ivory Coast was yielding swelling volumes of cocoa pods, allowing him to cash in on global demand…...
Those British Strawberries Are Being Picked by Central Asian Workers
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (1333+ words) There were dozens of strawberry plants to prune, and Shukrat Djuraev was more than 3, 000 miles from home, but he was not complaining as he worked his way down a giant greenhouse tunnel in Kent, in southern England. "I like it…...
Rural America's farms are already being crushed by an economic crisis. They now face the risk of a "mini-Dust Bowl' as a r
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (726+ words) The U. S. farm economy has been fighting one battle after another in recent years, but a new threat is on the horizon that evokes memories of one of the worst agricultural disasters ever. After the post-COVID inflation spike, farmers had to…...
For cash-strapped farmers, deal to end Iran fighting comes too late
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (1533+ words) NASHVILLE, N. C. " The possible end of the Iran war will not cure the drought that has stunted the wheat crop. It won't secure soybean export orders caught in the U. S. -China trade war. And it will do nothing to promote competition in…...
Beef is becoming a luxury as prices stay at record highs. They likely won't come down until 2028, says Farm Bureau
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (509+ words) If you walked right past the meat aisle on your last trip to the grocery store, you're not the only one. Beef is starting to feel like a luxury as prices stay at record highs, and there's no end in…...
Three-time Trump voter revolts against GOP in farm country: "And I'm not the only one'
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (392+ words) Scott Thomsen has voted for Donald Trump three times. Now, the fourth-generation Nebraska farmer says he's done with the Republican Party. "I'm pretty disenfranchised as a voter right now, and I think I'm not the only one," Thomsen told the…...
Trump acknowledges price pain for farmers as supporters cheer for ending war
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1032+ words) CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. " President Donald Trump on Friday promised further relief payments for farmers pinched by surging fertilizer and fuel prices, as he acknowledged the costs the Iran war had imposed on one of his core constituencies. "We were having…...
Trump visits Wisconsin in bid to reassure farmers squeezed by surging costs
2+ week, 3+ day ago (673+ words) CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wisconsin " Fertilizer is up more than 25 percent this year, diesel is close to a record high, and farmers are still reeling from billions in crop losses from last year's trade war. And as President Donald Trump spoke inside…...
Trump betrayed farmers. Now real signs of anger show.
3+ week, 1+ day ago (462+ words) Marc Short is chairman of Advancing American Freedom. New York real estate developer Donald Trump has openly courted the farm vote every time he's run for president. Green hats emblazoned with "Make Our Farmers Great Again" were commonplace at Trump…...
Scientists Say Cows Might Recognize Human Faces, Which Is Bad News for Grilling Season
3+ week, 1+ day ago (178+ words) I know, I know. It's grilling season. You've got a freezer full of 80-20 chuck burger patties ready to kiss with flame. You've got a very expensive beef rib planned for the smoker. The last thing you need right now is…...