An industry report shows high interest rates, fewer infrastructure projects and tariffs pressures have slowed growth and decreased jobs in the sector.
Category: Agriculture and Farming
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Tariffs Force Down Heavy Equipment Sales and Jobs
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Some Reese’s Treats Drop the Milk Chocolate. Mr. Reese Disapproves.
The New York Times – Business:With cocoa prices high, Hershey’s has changed some of its candy recipes. The grandson of the man who invented of the original Peanut Butter Cup said he was “embarrassed.”
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Bayer Agrees to Pay $7.25 Billion to Settle Roundup Lawsuits
The New York Times – Business:The agreement, which still faces legal hurdles, would cover current and future claims that the weedkiller caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
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How a Trump Tax Break Rescued Horse Racing
The New York Times – Business:Owners spent nearly $1.5 billion last year on racehorses, a big increase over 2024. A new tax provision allows them to immediately deduct the full cost of the purchase.
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India’s Prime Minister Faces Blowback Over Trade Deal With Trump to Lower Tariffs
The New York Times – Business:Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a big reduction of sky-high tariffs, but critics say he undermined Indian sovereignty and undercut the nation’s farmers.
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As Trump Heads to Iowa to Trumpet Economy, Many Residents Feel Pain
Farmers are critical to Iowa’s economy. They have been battered by President Trump’s tariffs and are not yet experiencing the “golden age” that the president promised.