Rain leaves veggie farmers struggling with no aid in sight
Like farmers throughout the Midwest, this spring's torrential rains turned Andrew Dunham's land into sticky muck that set him back nearly a month in planting his crops......»»
Torrential Rain Leaves U.S. Midwest Vegetable Farmers Struggling With No Aid in Sight
The wet spring has put growers of specialty crops in a tight spot DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Like farmers throughou.....»»
Grain train delivers relief to drought-stricken Australian farmers
As drought grips Australia's east and the country's weather bureau says no relief is in sight for now, a gigantic train is bringing relief in the form of grain supplies to farmers struggling to feed their livestock. Ed Giles reports......»»
Australian Drought Continues
A devastating drought that has left Australian farmers struggling to stay afloat is set to persist despite widespread and significant rain last month, authorities have said. Grazier.....»»
Trump revokes his lobbying ban on former White House staffers just hours before his administration leaves office
The president's decision follows reports that Trump administration staffers are struggling in their search for jobs. Getty President Trump has revoked his own rule whi.....»»
At Ivanka Trump’s urging, White House announces new $1.5 billion in funding for Farmers to Families Food Box program
The Trump administration is pumping new money into a program that has been a lifeline for struggling families during the pandemic.....»»
Coronavirus leaves Washington farmers with a big problem: What do you do with a billion pounds of potatoes?
Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination.....»»
The Fed expands its $600 billion lending program for struggling businesses but leaves start date unannounced
Caroline Brehman/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images The Federal Reserve announced Thursday it will expand its Main Street Lending Program to include mid-sized companies and those with greater leverage. The central bank expanded program eligibility t.....»»
Farmers face new challenges in their ongoing quest for water
Not a drop of rain fell in February in Sacramento until the end of the month, making it the driest February on record for much of Northern California. For many farmers it was a painful harkening back to the drought that reached its peak and 2015, .....»»
"Win-win": Publix to donate extra food, milk it buys from struggling farmers
Publix's initiative could not only help Feeding America member food banks but also, at least temporarily, Florida farmers hurt b.....»»
Credit cards cutting limits for people facing tough times
Major U.S. credit-card issuers are starting to lower customer spending limits as the coronavirus pandemic leaves millions of Americans jobless and struggling to keep up on loans......»»
Credit cards start cutting limits for people facing tough times
Major U.S. credit-card issuers are starting to lower customer spending limits as the coronavirus pandemic leaves millions of Americans jobless and struggling to keep up on loans......»»
US oil price crashes to record low as coronavirus hits demand
U.S. oil prices crashed below $5 a barrel on Monday, hitting the lowest level since the contract launched in 1983, as the collapse in demand triggered by the coronavirus pandemic leaves the world awash with crude that it is struggling to store......»»
Meat shortage 2020: Coronavirus has led Smithfield, other plants to close, farmers to dump milk
Is Smithfield pork safe to eat? Why are meat plants shutting down? Here's why shoppers are struggling to find chicken, meat and eg.....»»
Need a haircut? Want a manicure? Coronavirus leaves barber shops, nail salons struggling
Hair stylists and manicurists are among the personal care professionals whose small businesses are struggling am.....»»
"The money is not going to save a lot of us": Tampa Bay restaurateurs, hit hard by coronavirus, find PPP leaves them in a gray area
Some of Tampa Bay's independent restaurateurs are struggling with crunching the numbers on PPP — which was meant to save small businesses like theirs......»»
Already struggling farmers hit hard by pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit America's farmers from Texas to Minnesota. They already have been facing financial hardships, worsened by a trade war and labor shortages. Mireya Villarreal reports......»»
Market Extra: Market rout leaves public pension funds nursing a nearly $1 trillion loss for fiscal 2020: Moody’s
The global rout of financial markets this year is putting pressure on state and local government pension funds which are already struggling to fund themselves and pay for the future retirement benefits of public-sector workers......»»
The US is halting visas for Mexican guest workers, and farmers say it"ll disrupt the food supply while grocery stores are already struggling to meet demand
Derek Davis/Portland Portland Press Herald.....»»
Rival Meat Subscription Investor Wants To Purchase Blue Apron
Struggling Blue Apron Holdings Inc. (NYSE: APRN), a food kit delivery service, has received an offer from Tai Lopez, an investor in the meat subscription firm Farmers Box. read more.....»»
Outdoor Voices slashes jobs as its founder abruptly leaves the struggling company
Courtesy of Outdoor Voices Th.....»»