Farmers react to end of government shutdown
American farmers are expecting some relief after the government reopened following the 43-day shutdown. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
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With costs high and prices low, family farms are at risk
Generations have worked family farms in the U.S. Now, with costs high, prices low and tariffs causing additional difficulties, farmers say they're at risk of losing it all.
A trade deal with China may not be enough to help some U.S. soybean farmers
American farmers have struggled for years with high costs and low prices. A trade war with China worsened conditions and, while a deal between the countries offers some hope, it may not be enough.
High costs, tariffs hammering U.S. farmers
American farmers have struggled for years with high costs and low prices. A trade war with China worsened conditions and, while a deal between the countries offers some hope, it may not be enough.
Iowa farmers to lose income in 2026: report
A new report indicates that farmers' incomes across Iowa could decline significantly next year. The net income for Iowa farmers is expected to fall by 24% compared to this year. That's a total of $3 billion, according to the Rural and Farm Finance Policy Analysis Center at the University of Missouri. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more.
U.S. farmers worry about their income
China resumed U.S. soybean purchases after the Trump administration negotiated new trade terms, but farmers are worried the impact of tariffs will still be grave. CBS News' Lana Zak reports.
Canadian ostrich farm loses long legal battle to avoid cull of its birds
A Canadian farm's fight to save its ostriches went all the way to the country's supreme court, and even drew an intervention from RFK Jr., but was lost in the end.
Trump says he got assurances from China
President Trump reacted optimistically after he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more.
U.S. soybean farmers hope for relief
U.S. soybean farmers are hoping that President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday will bring relief from the ongoing trade war between the two countries. CBS News' Lana Zak has the latest.
Iowa soybean farmers lost China as a buyer. Cattle was their backup plan.
Trump administration officials say new trade deals and aid could ease the strain, but many farmers are struggling to stay afloat.
Soybean farmers say cattle income now at risk
After several years of losing money on cattle, Burleen and Pete Wobeter thought this would finally be the year things turned around. Their Iowa farm also grows corn and soybeans -- crops that have been hit hard by the trade war with China -- but cattle had been a bright spot so far in 2025. As Lana Zak reports, their backup plan was threatened when President Trump announced plans to increase beef imports from Argentina.
U.S. farmers on Trump's Argentinian beef plan
President Trump's push to import beef from Argentina, in an effort to lower costs, has created a growing beef in the heartland. Lana Zak reports.
Farmer says aid announced by Trump falls short
Last month, President Trump said he would use revenue generated by tariffs to bail out American soybean farmers affected by the trade war with China. They were expecting around $13 billion, but the administration is only offering a quarter of that amount. As Lana Zak reports, farmers are facing growing financial strain.
Farmer reacts to delayed federal aid
Fourth-generation farmer John Boyd Jr., president of the National Black Farmers Association, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the federal aid package and what delays mean for struggling farmers.
Farmers feel strain amid tariffs
Trump administration policies like the trade war with China are threatening the survival of many U.S. farms. The White House says billions in bailout money is on the way, but some farmers say the help is not nearly enough.
Nebraska Farmers Union president on Trump aid
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration will distribute more than $3 billion in aid for farmers as the government shutdown continues. The agriculture department has not yet said which types of farmers would receive aid. John Hansen, Nebraska Farmers Union President, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
White House to offer $3 billion in farm aid
The Trump administration is set to offer $3 billion in aid to U.S. farmers despite the government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
Farmers looking to robots for field work
Harvests are at risk in California. Part of the reason: immigration raids that have left as many as 70% of field workers too scared to show up. Itay Hod reports how some farmers are looking to technology for help.
Extended interview: Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand
The Trump administration is working on doubling the United States' financial aid to Argentina to approximately $40 billion. That's angering some Iowa farmers as China buys soybeans from the South American country instead of the U.S. due to the president's trade war. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, also a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Iowa state auditor on soybean farmers, more
Iowa farmers are sounding the alarm over the Trump administration's $20 billion bailout for Argentina. Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, who is also running for governor as a Democrat, joins "The Takeout" to weigh in.
Soybean farmer discusses China, Trump and more
American farmers are facing financial strain as China halts purchases of U.S. soybeans. Iowa soybean farmer April Hemmes joins CBS News to discuss.
Trump threatens China over soybeans
Trade tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and China, with President Trump accusing the world's second-largest economy on Tuesday of "purposefully not buying" American soybeans. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump's new tariff on wood takes effect
New tariffs on wood products took effect Tuesday. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent has more details, while Lana Zak has more details on how soybean farmers have been impacted by the government shutdown.
The threat when China buys American farmland
National security experts are concerned about farmland Chinese entities own in the U.S. that is next to sensitive sites, including critical infrastructure and military installations.
Farmers raise concerns about shutdown
Farmers across the U.S. are becoming increasingly concerned about their livelihoods as the government shutdown drags on with no end in sight. Last week, President Trump said he is considering a $10 billion bailout for farmers because of his tariffs, but the shutdown is holding up congressional approval. Nick Levendofsky, executive director of the Kansas Farmers Union, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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