High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Farmers
Trump touts U.S. economy to Wisconsin farmers
The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May, according to the monthly jobs report. Meanwhile, President Trump touted his economic policies to farmers at an event in Wisconsin.
Ex-Pence aide: Iran war threatens farmer vote
A new op-ed in the Washington Post suggests the war in Iran and President Trump's trade policy risk Republicans losing the support of a key coalition: farmers. Republican strategist Marc Short, who wrote the piece, and Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee join with analysis.
Iowa voters enter primaries
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.
Iowa prepares for primary elections
Iowa is holding primaries on Tuesday as voters there grapple with the economy and President Trump's policies. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Iowa farmers, feeling the strain, hope for positive outcome from Trump's China summit
The war with Iran has created an additional strain for farmers, raising the price of diesel by about 50%. The cost of nearly everything else, from seed to fertilizer, is rising too.
Iowa farmers on economic toll
Many struggling American farmers had big hopes for President Trump's China summit. But many were still left with questions. Lana Zak reports.
Vance addresses Iowa's farmers
Vice President JD Vance visited Iowa and spoke directly to farmers who are experiencing turbulent financial times amid inflation and the Iran war. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Iowa farmer on Trump's "golden age" rhetoric
Vice President JD Vance is spending Tuesday evening in Iowa stumping for Republican Rep. Zach Nunn. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Vance heads to Iowa amid economic concerns
Vice President JD Vance is headed to Iowa on Tuesday for a campaign event as concerns over the U.S. economy grow amid the war with Iran. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
Farmers await JD Vance in Iowa
Vice President JD Vance is visiting Iowa amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential campaign. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
After a fire torched their Nebraska ranch, anonymous donors came to their rescue
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
Beef, that all-American food, is getting harder for Americans to afford
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
Farmers react to high gas prices
Farmers across America are grappling with soaring fuel prices as the war in Iran impacts energy costs. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Farm bankruptcies increasing: Politico
U.S. farmers are struggling to stay afloat as the cost to operate keeps increasing. According to new Agriculture Department data analyzed by Politico, the U.S. has lost nearly 150,000 farms in the last five years. Rachel Shin, one of the authors of that analysis, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Farmers feel pinch of rising energy costs
The average cost of a gallon of regular gas is now over $4 for the first time since 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine. Diesel prices also rose on Tuesday, reaching $5.45 a gallon. When energy prices rise, the prices of most other goods rise as well. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak reports from Iowa.
Farmer says he's spending hundreds more on fuel
The average U.S. gas price has topped $4 a gallon for the first time since August 2022, AAA announced on Tuesday. Diesel fuel prices have also jumped significantly since the start of the war in Iran. CBS News' Lana Zak and Kelly O'Grady have the latest.
U.S. farmers react to rising diesel costs
Scott Marlow, an agriculture policy expert, told CBS News' Lana Zak that rising fuel costs from the war with Iran have impacted U.S. farmers at "every step" of the process.
Farmers feel financial pain from Iran war
American homes and businesses are feeling the ripple effects of the war in Iran. Gas prices are averaging $3.97 a gallon nationwide, up about one dollar in a month, and the largest four-year increase in 30 years. Lana Zak reports from Iowa.
Rising fuel costs hit Texas farmers
The impacts from the Iran war have trickled down to consumers. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen spoke with farmers in Texas who are impacted by rising costs.
Iowa farmer on fertilizer prices amid Iran war
The Fertilizer Institute says the war with Iran is disrupting the fertilizer supply chain and pushing prices up roughly 30% in the past few weeks. Lance Lillibridge, a farmer in Vinton, Iowa, joins CBS News to discuss the impact he's seeing.
Farmers react to Trump's sweeping tariffs
U.S. farmers and manufacturers are feeling the heat of President Trump's sweeping global tariffs threats following the stunning Supreme Court decision on the economic policy. CBS News' Lana Zak has more.
Why importing more beef from Argentina won't ease costs for U.S. consumers
Taming runaway U.S. beef prices will require more than stepping up imports, economists said. Here's the key to cutting costs.
As beef prices rise, small butcher shops adapt to changing demand
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
The Dish: The Union
The Union and Old Salt Co-Op are changing the game for farm-to-table dining in Helena, Montana. "CBS Saturday Morning" got a taste.
Federal judge blocks Trump from closing historic D.C. golf course, for now
U.S. facilitating direct engagement between Europe and Russia
Travelers stranded, flights canceled after ground stop. Here's what we know
Trump, Putin, Xi Jinping to meet in first trilateral of its kind
Man in his 70s diagnosed with heart defect usually found in infancy
Exclusive
U.S. gave Singapore scant help with Alice Huang probe, source says
Exclusive
Criminal probe into cruise ship over potential "magic pipe"
New congressman faces sexual harassment allegation
