US sawmills warn of accelerating closures as tariffs, weak demand squeeze industry
U.S. sawmills say tariffs, shrinking export markets and competition from cheaper wood alternatives are driving a surge in closures that threatens the hardwood industry.
Trump admin threatens to withhold SNAP funding to 21 states over immigration data refusal
The Trump administration is threatening to cut SNAP funding to 21 states refusing to share immigration data on food stamp recipients in federal fraud crackdown.
USDA calls SNAP benefits program 'out of control,' plans major overhaul
USDA plans major SNAP benefits reform to redirect nutrition funding toward healthier, American-grown foods as part of effort to reduce chronic disease.
Tyson Foods to close major beef plant, scale back operations as cattle supplies decline
Tyson Foods will close its Nebraska beef plant affecting 3,200 workers and scale back Texas operations as cattle shortages force major industry restructuring.
Beef prices are close to record highs — but Americans aren’t cutting back
Americans spent $40 billion on fresh beef in 2024 despite record prices. Economists explain why strong demand keeps pushing grocery store costs higher.
Trump team pledges to drive beef prices down by 2026 as USDA chief pushes back on $10-per-pound warning
President Trump is "hyper-focused" on bringing beef prices down and bringing relief to America's cattle ranchers, according to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Trump orders DOJ to investigate meatpacking companies for 'illicit collusion' amid rising beef prices
Trump orders DOJ investigation into meatpacking companies over alleged price fixing as beef costs soar. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirms probe is underway.
Why SNAP benefits can't be funded without congressional action
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins explains why the USDA lacks authority to fund SNAP independently as benefits expire Nov. 1 for more than 40 million Americans.
GOP lawmakers push back on Trump admin plan to import Argentinian beef
Fourteen GOP lawmakers oppose President Donald Trump's plan to expand beef imports from Argentina, citing concerns over American cattle producers.
China trade freeze squeezes US soybean farmers as costs climb, profits vanish
American soybean growers across the Midwest are warning of another tough year as China’s trade freeze cuts off their largest export market and production costs soar.
Trump calls China soybean cuts 'economically hostile' act against American farmers nationwide
President Donald Trump considers terminating cooking oil trade with China in response to reduced soybean purchases that hurt American farmers.
American soybean farmers face financial crisis as China trade dispute threatens livelihoods
American soybean farmers are facing financial hardship as China shifts purchases to Brazil and Argentina amid ongoing trade tensions over the Trump administration's tariffs.
HelloFresh meals may contain listeria-tainted spinach, USDA warns
HelloFresh is recalling two ready-made meals after the USDA issued an alert about the meals containing spinach possibly contaminated with listeria.
American farmer demands right to repair own equipment amid soaring costs: 'Money is tight'
Virginia farmer John Boyd Jr. calls for right to repair his own equipment, saying manufacturers' repair limits keep farmers paying steep fees and waiting weeks for fixes.
John Deere is investing $20B in the US, and here are the details
John Deere plans a $20 billion investment in the U.S. over the next 10 years, emphasizing advanced manufacturing, innovative technologies and product development.
Chipotle and Sweetgreen bet big on small farmers amid agriculture crisis
Food giants invest millions in small farmer partnerships as U.S. agriculture faces crisis with 141,733 fewer farms operating since 2017, threatening food supply.
USDA to vacate several Washington buildings, relocate staff to regional hubs
The USDA announced that it will relocate much of its staff in the Washington, D.C., area to five regional hubs and vacate several buildings in the nation's capital.
Coca-Cola's sugarcane shift: States that could benefit from the beverage giant's latest move
U.S. sugarcane producers may see an economic boost from Coca-Cola's new product sweetened with sugarcane, with states like Florida, Louisiana and Texas benefitting most.
Trump's bold tariff strategy has French cheese and wine makers trembling with uncertainty
President Trump plans to impose 30% tariffs on EU imports starting August 1, prompting French dairy leaders to warn of 'disastrous' impacts on their exports.
Trump administration lawsuit cracks down on California's egg production regulations
A federal lawsuit claims California's Proposition 12 and egg regulations create unnecessary red tape for farmers, violate federal standards and raise egg costs for Americans.


















