farmers

Despite positive jobs report, rising costs leave many U.S. farmers struggling

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U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, according to the Labor Department, a better-than-expected jobs report. But in the heart of Wisconsin’s farm country, many farmers are facing a different reality as they struggle with tariffs and rising fuel and fertilizer costs amid the Iran war. Nikole Killion has more. Source link

Farmers, vegetarians mourned the loss of Clover. But the Boston eatery found a lifeline.

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When a popular Boston eatery announced it was closing all stores at the end of May, streams of regulars queued up for one last lunch. They came for the rosemary fries, the chickpea platter, and mushroom poppers. Customers took selfies beneath its illuminated sign and hugged staff. One even composed a ukulele-accompanied tribute. Clover Food … Read more

Iowa voters enter primaries with concerns about the economy, farmers’ futures

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Iowa voters enter primaries with concerns about the economy, farmers’ futures – CBS News Watch CBS News Iowa is holding key primaries for the gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races as economic woes continue to plague farmers and others in the state. CBS News’ Lana Zak reports. Source link

Farmers in Iowa are struggling in Trump’s economy, but many say they still support him

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Recent polling captures some of the queasiness farmers are feeling. A Fox News survey this month found that 68% of white rural voters disapproved of Trump’s handling of the economy, compared with 32% who approved. Back in January, white rural voters approved of his economic stewardship by 52%-47%. In a prepared statement, White House spokesperson … Read more

Hawaii’s worst flooding in 20 years leaves farmers struggling and fewer veggies at the market

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WAIALUA, Hawaii — The reddish-brown mud that smothered Bok Kongphan’s Hawaii farm has hardened in the tropical sun. Irrigation tubes lie in a tangle where his lemongrass, cucumber and okra once flourished. His niece, Jeni Balanay, lost her crops too — a mustardy green called choy sum, bitter melon, tomato. The leaves of her recently … Read more

Iowa farmers, feeling the strain, hope for positive outcome from Trump’s China summit

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Harlan, Iowa — In Rick Chipman’s fields in Harlan, Iowa, young soy plants are starting to emerge. “We’re off to a good start,” Chipman told CBS News.  He farms 1,800 acres of corn and soy in Shelby County alongside a hog operation that offset last year’s losses following the Trump administration’s trade war that was … Read more