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.
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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.
How Montana ranchers are challenging status quo
Cole Mannix, cofounder of Old Salt Co-op, says the long-term survival of ranchers depends on rewriting the rules of the existing food system. The co-op unites five ranchers who are all committed to sustainable land management. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Texas farmer finds profit grazing sheep on solar farms
Some farmers are abandoning traditional farming for solar grazing — renting out sheep as lawn mowers for solar farms.
Farmer finds success grazing sheep on solar farms
Some farmers are abandoning traditional farming for solar grazing -- renting out sheep as lawn mowers for solar farms. Janet Shamlian reports.
California peach growers threatened by climate change
This past winter, stone fruits like peaches, plums, apricots and cherries in California's Central Valley didn't get consistent cold weather that regulates the trees' nutrients.
Peach growers sound alarm over climate change
The peaches harvested at Masumoto Family Farm in California's Central Valley are so delicious, they are sought after by world-famous restaurants. But this year's harvest signals trouble: there are 30% fewer peaches to pick due to warmer winters that disrupted the sleep cycles of the trees. Elizabeth Cook reports.
Corn farmer says saltwater is killing his crops
A slow-motion crisis is unfolding on coastal farmland. Little by little, salt water is mixing in with fresh in a process called intrusion. David Schechter reports.
Extreme heat affecting millions of Americans
Extreme and dangerous heat is impacting millions of people across the country. In some areas, it felt as hot as 115 degrees Fahrenheit. Lana Zak has more from Iowa City.
Australia to ease restrictions on U.S. beef imposed over mad cow disease
U.S. agriculture secretary credits Trump as Australia announces easing of restrictions on U.S. beef imports. But will Aussie consumers take advantage?
Farmers react to USAID spending cuts
The spending cuts passed in Washington include major funding cuts to organizations like United States Agency for International Development, which provides food and services overseas. Some farmers told CBS News' Lana Zak they're concerned American famers could be severely impacted.
More details on California farm worker strike
Farm workers in Southern California are urging people not to buy produce as they strike over immigration raids. CBS News' Nidia Cavazos has the latest.
A year after historic Midwest flooding, farmers look to recover losses
Dave and Judy Oberg lost their home in 2024's historic flooding and had to sell off more than a third of their farmland to get a new house.
Sheep do some lamb-scaping on solar farms
In the small farming town of LaSalle, sheep move in for the summer to help manage the landscaping responsibilities on a 5 megawatt solar farm. CBS News Colorado's Dillon Thomas has the story.
Trump ends ICE pause on some industries
The Trump administration has lifted its short-lived pause on immigration arrests at farms, hotels and restaurants. CBS News' Nicole Sganga and Kelly O'Grady have more.
In Sicily, protecting pistachios from thieves
With the biennial harvest upon them, farmers of the valuable crop are getting assistance from Italy's paramilitary security force. Seth Doane reports.
Ex-aid worker helps farmers export spices
Entrepreneur Ethan Frisch was living in Afghanistan when he discovered ingredients he'd never before tasted. Now, he works with farmers to export spices from 13 countries.
India blames farmers for dangerous air pollution
India's government claims toxic air pollution in New Delhi is the result of burning fields as farmers prepare land for new crops. CBS News' Arshad Zargar has more.
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