Trade and Tariffs

Amid rising input costs, trade tensions, and extreme weather, U.S. farmers—especially older producers—are facing mounting debt, mental health strain, and record-low incomes.

This week: alarming honeybee losses, weak farm income forecasts, ag export declines, wolf deterrent efforts in Colorado, and sweeping USDA budget cuts under scrutiny.

Over 15,000 USDA employees left after financial incentives, affecting farming agencies. U.S. farm income declines, and economists warn of a recession. Meanwhile, Farm Bureau celebrates dogs with a contest.

Travis Hamblen prides himself on providing hats for all budgets. Tariffs are making that difficult.

U.S. farmers face uncertainty as tariffs disrupt agricultural markets. With global competition growing, experts warn that trade policies may harm the U.S. ag economy.

If prices continue to surge, the consequences would be "tariff-ible," according to one roastery in Jackson, Wyoming.

Trade wars and tariffs put pressure on U.S. farmers and ranchers, affecting both exports and imports. Global market uncertainty leaves producers vulnerable, raising costs and impacting the food system.

U.S. agricultural economists agree that the trade war's impacts are troubling, while rising challenges in farming, fertilizer, and water allocation add to economic stress.

National Ag Day highlights farming’s role in the U.S. amidst challenges like tariffs, workforce changes, and resource management in agriculture.

Farmers face a tough year as tariffs, fertilizer shortages, and trade wars impact crops, livestock, and costs, with some wary of political interference and government policies.