Torrential Rain Leaves U.S. Midwest Vegetable 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......»»

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The economy in the Midwest improved in December for the second month in a row, but the region is still suffering from a trade war with China that’s hurt farmers and manufacturers, according to a regional survey......»»

Relentless torrential rains in spring and summer, followed by early autumn cold and snow, have stalled harvests in parts o.....»»

Ohio is behind every other corn-producing state in getting its crop into the ground. This does not bode well for grocery prices or dairy cows......»»

Rains that delayed planting in the Midwest compound the crisis for farmers already struggling with low prices and trade wars......»»

Already struggling from lower grain sales, Iowa farmers were dealt another financial blow when flooding from the recent 'bomb cyclone' damaged millions of bushels of stored grain across the state......»»

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......»»

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.....»»

Videos show planes battling through flood waters at Dubai's airport after torrential rain brought operations to a st.....»»

The UAE's cloud seeding operations worsened the Dubai flash floods that left roads turned into rivers and planes wading through water on the tarmac. Vehicles hardly move on flooded streets due to heavy rain .....»»

Another Snowstorm Headed For Midwest, Northeast?  AccuWeather meteorologists are focused on the atmospheric river emanating from over the Pacific Ocean and dumping rain and snow in California. These storms could reorgan.....»»

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.....»»

The Trump administration is pumping new money into a program that has been a lifeline for struggling families during the pandemic.....»»

Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination Washington state has a billion pounds of potatoes -- with no destination.....»»

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.....»»

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, .....»»

Publix's initiative could not only help Feeding America member food banks but also, at least temporarily, Florida farmers hurt b.....»»

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......»»

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......»»