How Trump’s trade deal and aid package affect American farmers
RANDOLPH, Minn. (AP) — When Donald Trump promised new tariffs while running for president, Gene Stehly worried that…
Tyson Foods plans to close a major Nebraska beef plant
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Tyson Foods’ decision to close a beef plant that employs nearly one third of…
Farmers’ Almanac will shut down after 2 centuries of predicting the weather
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — It’s the Maine one, not the main one — a 208-year-old, Maine-based publication that…
US buys Argentine pesos in deal with Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States directly purchased Argentine pesos on Thursday and finalized a $20 billion currency…
Pope Leo inaugurates sustainable farming center created by the Vatican
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV fed fish in the fishpond, pet horses and visited organic vineyards Friday…
Typhoon Kajiki lashes southern China and heads toward Vietnam
BEIJING (AP) — Strong winds and heavy rain whipped southern China’s Hainan island and nearby parts of Guangdong…
Flamingos are stirring up trouble and ravaging rice for risotto in Italy’s northeast
JOLANDA DI SAVOIA, Italy (AP) — An unusual pest is ravaging crops and irking farmers in northeastern Italy:…
Changing immigration policy baffles businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) — Farmers, cattle ranchers and hotel and restaurant managers breathed a sigh of relief last week…
Emergency reserves, high prices, rationing. How did Japan’s rice crisis get this far?
TOKYO (AP) — Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics. People take pride in the oval-shaped…
RFK Jr.’s looming MAHA report worries farmers, Republicans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A highly-anticipated White House report about childhood diseases has provoked a tug-of-war pitting farmers and…
Georgia becomes second state to shield Roundup maker from some cancer claims
In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers…
Peruvian farmer’s case against German energy giant RWE could reshape global climate accountability
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — As a crucial climate lawsuit heads to trial in Germany next week, experts say…