Trump administration announces $16B farmer bailout plan
The federal government will spend an additional $16 billion to help farmers hurt by the US-China trade war, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced Thursday.
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Delay in barge season is costing local farmers lots of money
Many local farmers are hurting financially because of flooding on the Mississippi River.
Calif. restaurants can add 1% surcharge to fight climate change
People eating out at California restaurants may start to see an optional 1% surcharge added to their bill.
Rep. Kind, nonprofit host discussion promoting free trade benefits for farmers
Talks in our area turned to international trade and its impact on Wisconsin farmers.
Farmers cleaning up after winter disasters can apply for funding for energy-efficient changes
Farmers who now have to replace a barn roof are getting some financial help if they choose to make energy-efficient changes.
Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan clears debts of 1,398 farmers
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has cleared more than $560,000 worth of debt owed by farmers, amid a wider agricultural crisis that has forced many rural workers into extreme poverty.
Wisconsin community comes together for farmer's final harvest
The seeds one Wisconsin farmer had sown in the community over the years produced an abundant harvest of care, support and friendship after his unexpected passing.
Trump's farmer bailout begins with $4.7B payment
The government is starting to pay farmers that have been hurt by the fallout of President Donald Trump's widening trade feuds.
Some farmers in La Crosse are expressing their concerns about President Trump's tariffs
Several farmers and business in the agricultural community met with Rep. Ron Kind to discuss how the tariffs are affecting them. Many farmers in our area are having a hard time financially since the tariffs went into effect. Darin Von…
New Aid Package in response to Tariffs Affects Local farmers and Food Pantries
In response to tariffs that China has placed on agriculture exports from the United States, the Trump administration has announced a $12 billion aid package to provide farmers with direct financial assistance, purchases of excess produce and development of new export markets.
