Thousands of farmers and a dozen rural electric cooperatives wait for news about billions in funds under Trump administration “review.”
Tag: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Posted inEconomy, Environment
Farmers endured a rough year, but fertilizer companies cashed in
Even though some farmers could not afford the rising costs of fertilizer, the commodity’s prices have massively boosted company profits in 2022. One major player saw net earnings over the first nine months of 2022 jump more than 1,000% over the same time period in 2021
Posted inEconomy, Government
A happy Thanksgiving for Cranberry Caucus, as USDA makes big berry buy
As Americans break out the cranberries for Thanksgiving dinners, the federal government is taking steps to put more of the tart fruit in food pantries and school lunches.
Posted inEconomy, Government
Cranberry growers frustrated after feds reject production cuts
Despite a huge oversupply of cranberries, the U.S. Department of Agriculture rejected a recommendation to curb cranberry production, citing concerns over possible illegal coordination between the Cranberry Marketing Committee and Canadian growers.