Farm bankruptcies increase over last five years, Politico analysis finds

U.S. farmers are struggling to stay afloat as the cost to operate keeps increasing. According to new Agriculture Department data analyzed by Politico, the U.S. has lost nearly 150,000 farms in the last five years. Rachel Shin, one of the authors of that analysis, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Source link

Raw dairy farm recalls some cheese products as FDA investigates E. coli outbreak

WASHINGTON — A California dairy producer that health authorities have been investigating amid an ongoing outbreak of E. coli is recalling some of its raw cheese products, after initially refusing to do so. Raw Farm of Fresno, California, said Thursday it is voluntarily recalling more than a half-dozen varieties of its cheddar cheese made from … Read more

The Cost of Denial: Oklahoma homeowners sue State Farm over storm claims

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Trump to tap strategic oil reserve to bring down gas prices 03:05 Two killed in tornado outbreak 01:58 TSA officers quit amid partial government shutdown 01:29 Now Playing The Cost of Denial: Oklahoma homeowners sue State Farm over storm claims … Read more

Man convicted of killing his wife whose body was stuffed in a farm tank years ago

ADRIAN, Mich. — A man was found guilty Tuesday of killing his wife, whose body was found in a empty farm tank in rural Michigan in 2024, three years after she disappeared. Jurors heard evidence of a troubled marriage between Dee and Dale Warner, though defense lawyers emphasized that there was no physical evidence linking … Read more

Pandemic’s impact on undocumented farm workers in the U.S. could hit global economy

Undocumented immigrant farm workers in the United States are feeling the impact of this pandemic and they do not qualify for much help from our government. The group Doctors Without Borders recently joined efforts in Immokalee, Florida, to help provide crucial medical help. An outbreak among these workers would affect the economics of not just … Read more

State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers

State Farm is issuing an average refund of $100 per vehicle to its auto insurance customers in what the company says is the largest dividend in its history. The insurer said Thursday that the refunds will go out to policyholders of 49 million vehicles this summer. The exact payment amount will vary based on where … Read more