American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to TrumpMany farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away.BBC News6d agoWhole story →FoodEconomymidterm elections
Yvonne Surette | One reason you need to vote: to protect your access to healthcareIf you are thinking of not voting because you’re “not political,” a look at Congressman Ben Cline’s damage to his constituents’ lives is what you need.Augusta Free Press6d agoWhole story →FoodHealthBen Clinesnap funding cuts
Few Minnesota farmers jumping into cannabis, regulator saysOutdoor growing season, acreage limits and federal mortgage lending can be obstacles.St. Paul Pioneer Press6d agoWhole story →FoodCulture
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan offers food pantry relocation over zoning issueSan Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says the city will help relocate Lighthouse Food Rescue, a nonprofit food pantry facing code enforcement fines over zoning and sidewalk access issues.Fox News6d agoWhole story →FoodBuildMatt Mahansan jose food pantry relocation
Bipartisan film tax credit bill aims to stop TV production from going overseasA bipartisan film tax credit bill aims to bring movie and TV production back from overseas, creating entertainment industry jobs in domestic and rural areas.Fox News6d agoWhole story →FoodCulturefilm tax credit proposal
U.S. farm debt is at a record. Official data might be undercounting itCHICAGO – American farmers are borrowing more money than ever before to operate – but the rise in nontraditional and vendor credit has created some gaps in the federal government’s current ability to measure and track farm debt, U.S. Department of Agriculture officials told Reuters.Spokane Spokesman-Review6d agoWhole story →FoodEconomyfarm debt crisis
