Trade War Threatens U.S. Farms, Warns Economist
#TradeWar #AgricultureUS-Canada trade war threatens American farms as retaliatory tariffs raise fertilizer costs. Farmers may cut potassium use, risking smaller future harvests and higher food prices. Trade uncertainty alone impacts planting decisions. read more
Serbian Raspberry Capital Faces 30% Yield Drop
#ClimateChange #AgricultureSerbia's "raspberry capital" Arilje faces a 20-30% yield drop due to drought, threatening its global exports. Farmers demand stable prices amid climate change, warning they will protest if needed. read more
Delta farmers face nail in coffin from war and tariffs
#FarmingCrisis #AgricultureSoaring fertilizer and fuel costs, worsened by the Strait of Hormuz closure and tariffs, push Mississippi Delta farmers like Sledge Taylor and Anthony Bland to the brink. They face critical losses and uncertain futures, with relief insufficient. read more
#ClimateChange #Agriculture
Farmers in the Midwest experience increased anxiety due to climate change affecting their spring planting rituals. Rising spring rains delay planting, leading to longer work hours in muddy fields. Adapting to more rain involves managing water and building soil health. read more