Contributor: Economic nostalgia woos voters, but it leads to terrible policies
History may not perfectly repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Two protectionist episodes — the infamous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 and the Trump-era tariffs…
France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks
ADVERTISEMENTFrance's strong resistance to the Mercosur agreement is beginning to crack in response to concerns over potential restrictions on EU exports to the US.“Existing and…
appeals-USDA-decision-to-cut-food-assistance-programs – Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom sent an urgent appeal to the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Saturday, imploring the department to reverse the abrupt cancellation of a…
Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets: China
OMAHA — Heading into this year, most U.S. farmers were hoping to break even or maybe record a small profit if they could find a way to…
Trump’s tariff strategy is a surefire loser
At this writing, President Trump plans to impose sweeping new tariffs on imports from around the world. We’re told that “Liberation Day” tariffs will raise…
Farmer turns RAF bombing range tower into one-of-a-kind holiday stay
The farmer has transformed the old RAF bombing range tower into a luxury five-storey holiday let, complete with a hot tub, kitchen, and dog-friendly bedrooms09:27,…
California businesses reeling from Trump’s ever-changing tariffs
Tariffs haven’t yet hit the supply chain at Anawalt in Malibu, but the hardware store and lumber seller is bracing for steep price hikes in…
Farm groups look to stabilize workforce amid immigration crackdown
As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working behind the scenes to influence legislative measures that would ensure a…
Burglar-killing farmer Tony Martin’s fortune ‘revealed’ after death aged 80 – 26 years after he killed teen, 16
BURGLAR-killing farmer Tony Martin's fortune has been revealed, 26 years after he killed a teenager at his home. The farmer died aged 80 earlier this…
WTO vs. MSP: The Battle for Fair Trade and Farmer Welfare
Agricultural subsidies have always been and still are among the many contentious matters in international trade. Agricultural subsidies were central issues during the Uruguay Round…
Ag secretary nominee promises to protect farmer, ranchers and all ag workers
1 of 5 | Secretary of Agriculture nominee Brooke Rollins testifies at a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate office…
Trump taps Rollins as Agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his Agriculture secretary, the last of his picks…
Navigating a world-record corn maze tests the human psyche
DIXON, Calif. — Deep inside one of the world’s largest corn mazes, where the tri-tip sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream purchased at the concession stand have…
Who is Sarah on Big Brother 2024? Meet the young farmer hoping to do ‘one more crazy thing’
BIG Brother is back on the box, meaning there's a brand new batch of housemates.Here we get to know chicken farmer Sarah, who's taking part…
BBC viewers frantic as farmer breaks down in tears during emotional Brian May documentary
Brian May's documentary on the causes of bovine TB aired on BBC Two this Friday, August 23, 2024 and viewers were emotional after watching a…
Why Dallas left film and chose to return to life as a sheep farmer at Towri Sheep Cheeses
In short: Dallas Davidson gave up the "glitzy" city life to return to work on her family's sheep farm.She said she made her decision after…
Finger lime farmer marries her mountain-climbing match at next-level ceremony in Glass House Mountains
Jade King's story is proof that you can find a romantic match anywhere — even in a car park after abseiling down a mountain.The road…
BBC MasterChef finalists include vet, circus act, farmer and saleswoman in last four
From a lineup of 58 cooks, the challengers have been pared away until only four remain to enter the heat of the kitchen for the…
US acknowledges Syria air strike killed farmer rather than al-Qaeda leader | Drone Strikes News
Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes. The United States Department of Defense has…
A year later, still trying to make sense of Churchill Downs deaths
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Last year’s Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs saw 143 horses enter the starting gate. Most will remember Mage, who crossed the finish…