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.
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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.
Soybean farmer who backed Trump feels strain of China's boycott amid trade war
With harvest season underway, farmers like Scott Gaffner are worried about what comes next amid a Chinese boycott of American soybeans.
Farmer details how trade war impacts business
Soybeans are the United States' largest agricultural export. As the trade war drags on, China, America's biggest buyer, hasn't purchased any this year. The Trump administration could announce a more than $10 billion bailout this week, but farmers say their problems are much bigger.
Soybean farmer feels strain of China's boycott
It's prime harvest season in southern Illinois, but for soybean farmers like Scott Gaffner, what's usually a time of reward is now a season of worry. Janet Shamlian reports.
Trump administration mulling $10 billion aid package for farmers, sources say
Soybean farmers have been hit particularly hard, as China boycotts American soybeans.
Soybean farmers face losses as Trump mulls relief
CBS News has learned the Trump administration could announce a multi-billion dollar financial relief package this week for farmers being hurt by the president's trade war with China. Lana Zak talked to soybean farmers fearing they may be forced out of business.
U.S. farm bankruptcies surging
This week, President Trump is expected to announce billions of dollars in aid for the nation's farmers. Many are in financial crisis and may be forced to sell their crops at steep losses this year as China, once the largest buyer of the U.S. soybean exports, retaliates against U.S. tariffs. Lana Zak has more.
U.S. farmers facing tough times
America's farmers are caught in a crisis between a combination of high operating costs, low commodity prices and lost markets. Lana Zak reports.
Some Massachusetts cranberry farmers are restoring their bogs into wetlands
A state program pays cranberry farmers to turn unproductive bogs back into wetlands.
Montana ranchers challenge the existing food system in a bid to stay alive
Cole Mannix, cofounder of Old Salt Co-op, says the longterm survival of ranchers depends on rewriting the rules of the existing food system.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Patel defends lowering hiring standards related to prostitution, bestiality
Tuesday's hearing marked the first time that Patel has publicly addressed the new hiring standards related to prostitution, employment theft and bestiality.
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White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
The Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion — most of it on munitions — and not including hundreds of millions more spent by other agencies, the Pentagon says.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center immediately for renovations, source says
Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge again blocked the board from adding President Trump's name to the facade of the building.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
FBI investigation thwarts "mass casualty attack" from man accused of ISIS allegiance
Federal officials said Jonathan Kramer had armed himself to carry out a mass casualty attack against the American people.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
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Ross Fire still burning, with over 90,000 acres scorched
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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Own a car? You're getting socked by higher prices, and not only for gas
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Americans' incomes hit a record high in 2025. Now for the bad news.
The typical U.S. household's annual earnings have risen only 2.5% since 2019, new data from the Census Bureau shows.
Fed rate hike expected on Wednesday. See what it means for your money.
The Federal Reserve is likely to raise borrowing costs on Wednesday, and more hikes could be in store, according to economists.
Your home heating oil bill is likely to jump this winter. Here's why.
Millions of homeowners will face higher heating costs this winter because of surging global oil prices, according to a new forecast.
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Family blames Texas' "merciless" abortion ban for woman's death, sues Paxton, others
The family of 37-year-old Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, saying she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
Trump admin. will comply with mail ballot ruling by Supreme Court, Blanche says
The Supreme Court on Monday blocked the Postal Service from enforcing new mail voting rules ahead of the midterm elections.
Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie accused Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of defying Congress with the Iran war, suppressing free speech and other offenses.
House panel recommends holding Leon Black in contempt in Epstein probe
The billionaire investor defied subpoenas to testify to the committee and produce nondisclosure agreements.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
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Outcome of employment lawsuit could promote use of skimpy health plans
A long-running lawsuit challenging what it means to be an employee and therefore have access to work-based health plans is being closely watched by health policy analysts.
Pennsylvania woman dies of measles complications, coroner reports
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Strange symptom and a "weird" referral led to surprise Stage 4 cancer diagnosis
Kate Ping thought she was just stressed out. A nurse practitioner's surprising recommendation led to a shocking diagnosis.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Record-setting cyclospora outbreak is over, U.S. health officials say
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said there is no longer a risk of people getting sick with cyclosporiasis from this outbreak and is confident that all related iceberg lettuce is off the market.
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New photos show widespread damage at U.S. positions caused by Iranian attacks
The images were sent to CBS News by active service members under condition of anonymity.
Iran war could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the war between Feb. 28 and Aug. 1 has directly cost the U.S. about $38 billion.
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Ukrainian president tells CBS News Russia targeted his plane with drones
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia targeted his plane with drones as part of a campaign to intimidate him and other foreign leaders.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
2 U.S. government workers accidentally shot by soldiers in Africa
The U.S. personnel were shot during an anti-smuggling operation in a rural region in the northeast of the country, Eswatini's government said.
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Ed Sheeran breaks silence amid controversy
The rapper Macklemore was bumped from Ed Sheeran's U.S. concert tour for pro-Palestinian comments that some say crossed a line into prejudice. Now, four additional supporting acts have quit in solidarity and the headliner has addressed the controversy. Carter Evans reports.
Ed Sheeran's supporting acts pull out of tour after Macklemore was dropped
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Food & Wine unveils list of "Best New Chefs"
Food & Wine reveals its list of "Best New Chefs" this week. One of those talents is Masako Morishita of Perry's Restaurant in Washington, D.C., who joins to discuss her career move from NFL cheerleader to D.C. food icon and share one of her favorite recipes.
Elin Hilderbrand and daughter on latest book
Elin Hilderbrand, who wrote hit summer reads like "The Perfect Couple" and "28 Summers," joins "CBS Mornings" with her daughter Shelby Cunningham to discuss the latest book in their co-written The Academy Series, titled "The Thoroughbreds."
Remembering Bob Mackie's most iconic looks
Bob Mackie, who bedazzled stars like Cher, Carol Burnett and Marilyn Monroe, died at 87. "CBS Mornings" looks back at some of his legendary looks.
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OpenAI backs measure that would require independent audits of AI models
Top OpenAI executive endorses plan that would require AI companies to submit their technology to third-party reviews to assess their safety.
Sanders says potential danger of AI is "probably greater" than nuclear weapons
Sen. Bernie Sanders is one of the most vocal opponents in Congress on rapid AI development, but bipartisan concerns are growing.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Speaker Johnson on Trump's AI comments
President Trump took aim at criticism of AI development, calling the warnings a "hoax." House Speaker Mike Johnson shared his thoughts on Mr. Trump's comments.
Trump lauds AI amid dire warnings
President Trump called Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during an industry summit, saying that data centers "make people wealthy" and dismissing AI development concerns as a "hoax." CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has more on what you should know.
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Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
First-ever adult T. rex trackway found in North Dakota
Paleontologists have identified the first known trackway made by a full-grown Tyrannosaurus rex, and the discovery was made in the North Dakota badlands.
Ig Nobel prizes go to scientists studying cockroach milk, nose-blowing, more
Ten research teams were honored at a satirical science awards ceremony that was hosted outside the U.S. for the first time due to travel concerns. A study of cockroach milk was among the winners.
Vote on the fattest marmot now
Marmots, not bears, are the largest "true" hibernating mammal, UCLA marmot researchers Katie Adler and Emily Renkey say. The two share more fun facts about these cute creatures and explain how to vote for the fattest marmot.
NASA plans to launch new space telescope
NASA's new telescope could change the way we see space. With a wide-field camera that will reveal an area up to 200 times larger than the Hubble Space Telescope, and an orbit a million miles from Earth, the Nancy Grace Roman telescope is expected to find tens of thousands of unknown exoplanets.
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Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.
Stolen Tesla barrels down boardwalk
A man racing a stolen Tesla down a crowded boardwalk hit a woman, setting off a wild chase involving lots of witnesses, including one recording it all on a pair of smart glasses. Jonah Kaplan reports.
FBI foils ISIS-inspired plot in Pennsylvania
The FBI said it thwarted a "mass casualty attack," inspired by ISIS, allegedly by a 21-year-old man in Pennsylvania. Agents allegedly tracked the young man to a hotel where they arrested him. It's the second ISIS-related plot to surface since August. Nicole Sganga reports.
FBI: Pennsylvania man was planning ISIS attack
A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man planned to carry out an ISIS-inspired "mass casualty attack" before being thwarted by the FBI, federal law enforcement officials say. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more.
7 women found dead in South Africa, sparking fears of serial killer
Authorities say the cases appear to be linked, although they did not confirm whether they are the work of the same killer.
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NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
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Father-daughter pilots cross paths
Just before taking off for Munich, Germany, United Airlines pilot Kent Katnik, checked in with the tower and heard his daughter, Kenny Katnick, herself a pilot, about to take off for Syracuse. Tony Dokoupil has the story.
Arch Manning apologizes for AI video comments
Arch Manning, one of the most famous names in college football, coming off one of the biggest wins of his life on Saturday, made one of his bigger blunters. He laughed and joked about an AI video of Steve Sarkisian hitting reporter Holly Rowe. He has since apologized.
Images show Iran's damage to U.S. bases
New images obtained exclusively by CBS News reveal devastating damage across U.S. bases in the Middle East after missile and drone strikes from Iran. CBS News' Jonah Kaplan has more.
Newsom: Won't run for president if Harris runs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom told CNN that he will not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris launches her own campaign. Political strategists Kendra Barkoff Lamy and Marc Short join "The Takeout" to discuss.
Investigators believe fireworks triggered wildfire
In Washington state, investigators said they believe illegal fireworks, shot from the back of a pickup truck, sparked a nearly 10,000-acre deadly wildfire earlier this summer. Jason Allen reports.