As the summer harvest launches, uncertainty hangs over California fields
As the crucial summer harvest season gets underway in California’s vast agricultural regions, farmers and their workers say they feel whiplashed by a series of…
Wisconsin dairy farmer sues Trump administration claiming discrimination against white farmers
MADISON, Wis. — A Wisconsin dairy farmer alleged in a federal lawsuit filed Monday that the Trump administration is illegally denying financial assistance to white farmers by…
Kwik Fit founder Sir Tom Farmer dies aged 84
The founder of the Kwik Fit garage chain, Sir Tom Farmer, has died at the age of 84.The Edinburgh-born businessman died peacefully at his home…
Welly-up and cosplay as a farmer with these five UK countryside stays
Check in to nature - find peace and escape from it all at these sweet country retreats, with more and more farmers across the country…
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…