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Local farmer says entering politics 'shouldn't be daunting'
In part 2 of NEPM's series on newcomers entering politics, Easthampton, Mass., poultry farmer Karl Prahl reflects on how losing a campaign pushed him into community service.
Fields now set for Maine June primaries
Gov. Janet Mills, combat veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner and David Costello, a former senior level government official, are all competing for the right to face Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.
Maine Democratic Senate primary grows increasingly bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins in key race
A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.
Amid funding cuts, here's a reminder of why farmers need science
Agriculturists on both sides of the political aisle benefit from expert-driven research.
Trump Administration Turns to Migrant Workers to Help Farm Labor Shortage
As the president’s immigration policies squeeze an already tight supply of farm labor, the Trump administration is making it cheaper to hire foreign farmworkers.
WATCH: Rollins says U.S. working on solutions to keep fertilizer costs down for farmers amid Iran war
Iran war deprives US farmers of affordable fertilizer as spring planting looms
Farmers in the U.S. and Canada, who were already worried about prospects for another year of low profits or losses, now could have spring planting disrupted as they struggle to find fertilizer, and prices for any available supplies have spiked more than a third since the war in Iran paralyzed global trade.
US farmers rush to sell crops as Iran war fuels rally
U.S. grain prices have surged since the Iran war began, triggering a flurry of corn and soybean sales by farmers who squirreled away last year's harvests due to weak prices.
Meet the farmer who helped Mayo strengthen its understanding of rural health care
One farmer who rose through the ranks at Mayo Clinic is helping the prestigious hospital connect the dots to better serve farmers in southeastern Minnesota.
At China’s Big Political Meeting, a Rare Debate About Inequality
China’s plan to raise pensions for farmers by less than $3 a month prompted rare criticism from lawmakers about the country’s threadbare social safety net.
Rep. Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
Long before entering politics, Rep. Chellie Pingree was a self-described hippie, a back-to-the-lander and an organic farmer. In the 1970s, after attending college in Maine, she saw an opportunity to live a more sustainable life there. She decided to stay, and moved to an island off the coast where she and her husband started a […]
On the Farm, the Hidden Climate Cost of America’s Broken Health Care System
American farmers are drowning in health insurance costs, while their German counterparts never worry about medical bills. The difference may help determine which country's small farms are better prepared for a changing climate.
Business of Farming Conference aims to support local farmers
The year 2025 was tough for farms in the region recovering from Helene damage.The Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP) held its annual Business of
Deep roots, strong communities: Farm Stress Summit focuses on mental health challenges in Georgia’s rural farmers
MACON, Ga.– Georgia farmers, farm family members, agricultural community members and agricultural mental health stakeholders will meet at the fifth annual 2026 Georgia Farm Stress Summit to connect…
Placer County-sponsored resolution seeks federal funding to support farmer mental health
A major push to support farmer and rancher mental health is now front and center for the National Association of Counties.
Placer County-sponsored resolution aims to provide support for farmers' mental health
'Sweeney Todd,' Free First Sunday, Farmers Market and more for your calendar this week
This week's to-do list
Colorado is turning its back on agriculture
Colorado’s farmers and ranchers already face significant challenges, including volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages and unpredictable weather. They should not also have to contend with a state legislature that increasingly seeks to regulate how they protect crops and livestock. Yet that is precisely what Senate Bills 26-062 and 26-065 represent: a top-down […]
‘I considered starting over as a farmer’: Masao Adachi on political cinema, revolution and Japan today
The director and ex-Japanese Red Army militant discusses his new film Escape, about the anarchist fugitive Satoshi Kirishima, the frustrations of radical film-making and progressive politics
Sound science should drive Colorado’s pesticide policy
By Paul Schlagel As a Coloradan and fourth-generation sugar beet farmer, my relationship with the land and my livelihood depend on balancing healthy soil, vibrant crops, and clean water. Achieving this balance — and providing food to my neighbors here in Longmont — requires essential tools such as scientifically researched and tested pesticides. That’s why […]
Reading the enemy: How genome science is reshaping the fight against wheat stem rust
In 2013, farmers in the highlands of Ethiopia began to notice something unsettling: a familiar variety of wheat was failing in an unfamiliar way. Stems weakened, plants collapsed, and fields that had ...
Agritourism Growth Drives Insurance Demand As On-Farm Entertainment Operations Grow, So Do Farmers' Risks
By Allen Laman As farmers diversify their operations in the face of volatile markets and unpredictable weather conditions, an agribusiness insurance
'The damage cannot be refunded': Small businesses weigh Supreme Court's tariff ruling
Trump is already promising new tariffs, clouding the outlook for business owners after the high court's decision.
‘We’ve been abandoned’: Some Md. business owners say Gov. Wes Moore left them behind
When Wes Moore first ran for governor, he framed his candidacy around a simple promise: Maryland would “leave no one behind.” But some small business owners say they feel abandoned.
Egg prices have plummeted. That’s great news for consumers — and a crisis for farmers.
The average price of a dozen eggs at the grocery store is $2.58, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s more than half of what many consumers were paying a year ago.
Herd health key to staying in business
A hog farmer from western Missouri says herd health now determines whether producers stay in business. “If our hogs get a Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus or Porcine epidemic diarrhea, it costs us so many millions of dollars.” Scott Phillips tells Brownfield prevention is a priority for his two sow farms in Cass County, […]
Last store closes in Moroun-owned shopping center on 8 Mile in Detroit
The Bel-Air Centre was once a bustling shopping center with a Target, Farmer Jack, Builders Square and Toys R' Us.
A Proud Sponsor of ASAP’s 2026 Business of Farming Conference | Ward and Smith, P.A.
At Ward and Smith, we believe in backing the people behind local food. Supporting farmers means supporting the businesses, families, and communities that sustai
Imported pears from Argentina are causing problems for California farmers
California pear growers are facing challenges as the United States imports many pears from Argentina, a move that is affecting the state's market and prompting calls for government intervention.
More Kent farmers seeking help for mental health
Figures show that wellbeing in the farming industry has fallen to its lowest level in four years.
Farmers Are Aging. Their Kids Don’t Want to Be in the Family Business.
A fifth-generation farmer stares down a future in which his land is no longer tended by someone in the family. It’s new territory for everyone.
Jovin Webb shows, Saturday farmers market and LSU Baseball 3 things to do this weekend
Our top 3 picks
The week in politics (Feb. 11, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we visit a new farmer-owned grocery store in Sunnyside.
One Big Beautiful Bill Delivers More Than Payments, It May Force Farmers to Rethink Farm Business Structures
The One Big Beautiful Bill brings higher farm payments and better crop insurance, but Paul Neiffer says its most overlooked impact could be how farmers structure their operations.
Soybeans Correct with Corn and Wheat Awaiting WASDE, More China Business
Risk off in the outside markets also played a role in the selling pressure according to Lane Akre, economist with Pro Farmer. However, he doesn't think all the China demand is priced into the soybean market.
Herefordshire farmer to walk 142 miles for mental health support
Sam Stables says he wants to make people aware of what farmers are going through.
'There's a lot of farmers battling on through mental health issues'
A Somerset farmer is leading calls for agricultural workers to prioritise their mental health.
Super Bowl LX pick: Seahawks will prevail over the Patriots
Sam Farmer makes his pick and prediction for Super Bowl LX, picking the Seattle Seahawks to prevail against the New England Patriots.
Inside The Inn at Little Washington’s geese parade
Three evenings a week, the farm manager at The Inn at Little Washington, known as “Farmer Andy,” leads a small procession in the alley along Patty O’s Cafe. A line of well-trained American Buff Geese march to the tune of Thewlis’ soprano saxophone.
Inaugural ASU–Science Prize winners use AI to help farmers, trafficking victims
From continent-spanning satellite imagery to distributed criminal networks hiding online, some of our most intractable challenges are buried within mountains of data. Two researchers are using artificial intelligence to make sense of such complexity and turn overwhelming datasets into practical solutions.
Inaugural ASU–Science prize recognizes research that serves farmers from the ground up | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Meha Jain uses satellite imagery and machine learning to help smallholder farmers increase their food production sustainably.
Ward and Smith Attorneys to Speak at ASAP’s 2026 Business of Farming Conference | Ward and Smith, P.A.
Farmers face a wide range of legal questions as they start, grow, and transition their operations. On February 28, attendees at the ASAP Business of Farming Con
MAHA’s money man has built a political machine. Will it matter for midterms?
A sixth-generation farmer running for Iowa governor, Zach Lahn is the first MAHA-endorsed candidate of the 2026 election cycle.
Rose six clear as he chases 13th PGA Tour win
England's Justin Rose is in a strong position to secure a 13th PGA Tour win after extending his lead to six shots at the Farmers Insurance Open on Saturday.
Farmers tell BBC Politics East why they are protesting again
Farmers want better support to deal with rising production costs and cheaper imports.
Central Nebraska to host Ag Health and Safety Day Feb. 3
An agricultural health and safety event will take place Feb. 3 at the Dayspring Bank Event Center in Gothenburg, offering farmers and ranchers a comprehensive look at industry safety beyond traditional approaches.
Department Launches Outreach Campaign to Promote Stream Protection, Herd Health
Department Launches Outreach Campaign to Promote Stream Protection, Herd Health Up to 87.5% Cost-Share Available for Most Practices ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 29, 2025) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has launched a new public awareness campaign to educate farmers about the environmental and animal health benefits of fencing livestock out of streams and providing them with Read the Rest…
Freezing temperatures force San Antonio farmers’ markets to close, impacting small businesses
Freezing temperatures and harsh winter weather over the weekend forced farmers’ markets across San Antonio to shut down, cutting off a key source of income for many small businesses, especially vendors who rely on busy Saturday and Sunday crowds.
Bay science: Trying to unlock shrimp biology with baking soda
Burrowing shrimp are a well-documented native pest species in Willapa Bay that have been a nuisance to bottom-culture shellfish farmers for over a century. Methods for controlling shrimp populations have […]
Farmers now owe a lot more for health insurance
Expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies is driving sharp health insurance premium increases for farmers, forcing many to consider going uninsured.
‘Voice of the farmers’: Supporters, political brass remember Rep. Doug LaMalfa
Farmers and friends remembered LaMalfa at a Chico memorial service Saturday.
NFL conference championship picks: Rams prevail over Seahawks
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the AFC and NFC championship games, with the Patriots and the Rams prevailing to reach the Super Bowl.
NFL conference championship picks: Rams prevail over Seahawks
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the AFC and NFC championship games, with the Patriots and the Rams prevailing to reach the Super Bowl.
Florida farmers sow support for Ashley Moody
The advocacy organization called her a 'tireless champion for our citrus growers.'
Farmers Now Owe a Lot More for Health Insurance
More than a quarter of the agricultural workforce purchases health insurance through the individual marketplace, a much larger share than the overall percentage of U.S. adults. After a tough year for farmers, the loss of enhanced ACA subsidies is putting health insurance out of reach for many.
Secretary Kennedy Launches ‘Take Back Your Health’ Tour in Pennsylvania, Rallying at Capitol and Meeting With Family Farmers
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. kicked off the nationwide “Take Back Your Health” Tour in Pennsylvania today.
The nation’s wheat belt has been wavering, but hybrid science may help bring it back
From the Dakotas to Texas, wheat acres have been on the decline, due to higher temperatures, drought and farmers shifting to more profitable crops. New innovations could rejuvenate the economy and production of the wheat state.
NFL divisional playoff picks: Broncos defeat Bills; Seahawks advance
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for the NFL divisional playoffs, with the Seahawks defeating the 49ers and the Rams prevailing over the Bears.
How a Fairfax Co. dad turned a passion project into a bagel business
McLean Bagels, a father-daughter venture, has gone from the humble beginnings in a home kitchen to selling hundreds weekly at local farmers’ markets.
France’s Stubborn Political Turmoil Looms over Brussels
Marine Le Pen’s appeal begins while budget tensions and farmer protests cause fresh headache for Macron.
Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
LaMalfa, a former state lawmaker and rice farmer, was first elected to Congress in 2012.
NC State’s REFRAME Project Will Harness AI To Identify Business Opportunities in Crop Leftovers
NC State is leading efforts to develop an AI-enabled platform that can help farmers, processing plants and others identify new business opportunities in the bioeconomy.
Reigniting Entrepreneurship and Business-friendly Solutions
A recent college graduate working out of her parents’ garage. A husband-and-wife team whose homemade soda was discovered at a farmers market. A Wall Street executive whose real passion is museums. And a future governor with $1000 and a computer. No two American Dream stories are the same. But one truth they all have in common: Big dreams […]
Healthy resolutions boost business at Wichita Falls Farmers Market
The Wichita Falls Farmers Market is experiencing strong community support, with many shoppers eager to purchase fresh food and start the year on a healthier note.
'Ask for help' mental health resources and stress management tips for farmers
Communication can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at high rates.
Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
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Small businesses thrive at Bernice Garden Market, a vital hub for Arkansas vendors
Sunday marked the final day of the season at the Bernice Garden Farmer's Market, a place that--for years--has done more than sell produce.The market has given s
Trump gives Christmas subsidies to farmers, lumps of coal to others
Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Median total farm household income has exceeded the median U.S. household income in every year since 1998.
Made in Tarrant: Crunchy Girl Granola mixes up business
Gina Propp’s Fort Worth-based granola company sells popular, customizable blends online and through local farmers markets.
Aren't Oregon's farmers, ranchers and stewards 'Oregon business'?
Both Gov. Kotek's Oregon Prosperity Roadmap and the Oregon Business Plan have elicited fanfare and criticism. As the director of an organization whose members’ livelihoods are tied to businesses inside and outside our urban growth boundaries, I am concerned that these roadmaps emphasize industrial and tech development, calling to pave over our farms, forests, and watersheds.
AHF • AHF Rose Parade® Float Honors ‘Food for Health’ Wildfire & Hunger Relief Efforts
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world's largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, currently provides medical care and services to more than 1.75 million clients in 45 countries. With more than 7,000 employees worldwide, AHF now has treatment clinics and other operations in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth, and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.
'Smart watches for cows' come to Grafton County Farm, helping with health research
The trackers, which stay in a cow’s stomach and collect data, can help farmers understand when their cows are feeling ill, or when they’re in heat.
Is there a Christmas truce in the Starmer farmer ding-dong?
There’s an ‘early present’ for farmers but tensions between Labour and rural communities remain
How micro-business grants strengthen ‘backbone’ of Springfield economy
The Farmer's House Restaurant, just 18 months old, received $5,000 from a program.
Impact on global mental health care delivery and research
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition, yet most do not receive adequate care. Persistent barriers such as underfunding, workforce…
NFL Week 16 picks: Rams defeat Seahawks; Broncos edge Jaguars
Sam Farmer makes his picks and score predictions for Week 16 of the NFL season, with the Rams sweeping the Seahawks and the Broncos extending their winning streak.
Will Congressional Inaction Force Farmers to Choose Between Health Insurance and Their Farm Budget?
Farmers likely need to prepare for substantially higher premiums and healthcare costs for 2026, unless Congress acts now to address the problem.
Iowa Farmers Union says rising health care costs are threatening farm families
Iowa farmers are sharing concerns about health care costs.
Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice
France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc.
Farmers and politics threaten to put EU's free-trade deal with South America on ice
France is creating a last-minute hurdle for a major trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc
Inside Iowa Politics: Why Iowa farmer wanted to sit next to President Trump
Cordt Holub, a fourth generation Iowa farmer, wanted to join President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C. to share his experiences.
Gunther Takes Top Prize in Business Pitch Competition
Arkansas Tech University student Rose Gunther captured first place in a business pitch competition that concluded with presentations before a panel of judges at Co-Create Innovation Hub in Russellville on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Gunther’s idea for an agricultural drone service that would help crop row farmers maximize yields on the…
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
As farmers face historic headwinds and market hardships, calls to the national Farm Aid hotline and the Iowa Concern hotline — where farmers can get support in times of mental health crisis or need — are increasing.
Trump offers farmers $12-billion bailout to offset pain from trade war : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has announced a $12-billion bailout plan for farmers, designed to offset the impacts they have felt from a trade war with China. We discuss how this program fits into Trump’s broader economic policy agenda, and whether it detracts from his message that tariffs will be a boon for the country’s economy.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.Please let us know what you think of our show and how we can make it better by filling out this quick survey. As a token of our appreciation, three respondents will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card.
DC Wrap: Trump insults Marjorie Taylor Greene after '60 Minutes' interview
Also, Trump announces aid to help farmers, and the Supreme Court seems poised to expand the president's powers
Some farmers says Trump's proposed bailout won't help with rising health care costs
President Trump has proposed a $12 billion plan to help farmers across the country, but some say they also need help with the rising health insurance costs they may face if certain subsidies expire.
Farmers say Trump's payment isn't enough amid rising health care costs
President Trump announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers as they adjust to increased tariffs on exports. Some farmers say even with that help they still face rising health care costs.
‘Totally false’: President of National Black Farmers Assoc pushes back on Trump claim Biden is to blame for farmers’ troubles
Trump to announce $12 billion tariff relief for farmers
Farmers — particularly those who produce soybeans — have felt the impact of the president’s tariff policies.
Vermont farmers face another crisis: rising health care costs
When federal health care subsidies sunset, the state’s farmers will be hit particularly hard.
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
As farmers face historic headwinds, calls to Iowa and national mental health crisis hotlines are increasing.
As farmers face trade wars and inflation, calls to mental health hotlines rise
The Iowa Concern hotline provides farmers with support in times of mental health crisis or need and calls to the hotline are increasing.
From Crops to Capital: Training New Farmers in Business Basics
UConn Extension provides new and beginning farmers with resources to ensure their businesses grow and thrive
NFL Week 14 picks: Bears defeat Packers at Lambeau; Texans topple Chiefs
Sam Farmer makes his picks and predictions for Week 14 of the NFL season, with the Chicago Bears winning at Lambeau Field and the Chiefs moving to below .500.
Farmers can and should monitor mental health
It's important to reach out to your fellow farmers to make sure they're not having a mental health crisis.