After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
Category: Agriculture and Farming
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Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
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Trump Widens Beef Imports in Bid to Lower Prices
The New York Times – Business:Cattle ranchers have trimmed their herds in response to drought and low margins, helping push up the cost of another American staple food.
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A Silicon Valley Dirt Farmer Hangs Up His Shears
The New York Times – Business:Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.
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A Silicon Valley Dirt Farmer Hangs Up His Shears
The New York Times – Business:Andy Mariani grows exotic and ethereally delicious stone fruit in the shadow of tech giants. But at age 80, it’s time to give up the land.
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What We Know About Taylor Farms’ Food Recalls
The New York Times – Business:Just weeks after the company recalled lettuce and other produce suspected of being tainted by the cyclosporiasis parasite, it recalled jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak.
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In a Summer of Climate Misery, Businesses Confront the Need to Adapt
The New York Times – Business:Repeated heat waves, wildfires, droughts and storms are solidifying the understanding that new investments are unavoidable.
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Extreme Heat Comes for the Red Chile Capital of Pakistan
The New York Times – On the Runway:The traditional ways of cultivating the peppers may not survive the challenges of climate change and soaring costs, so Pakistani farmers are trying to adapt.
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Taylor Farms Voluntarily Recalls Fresh Jalapeños Over Salmonella Concerns
The New York Times – Business:The company said it was unaware of any reported illnesses linked to its products containing jalapeños, which were distributed to major retailers across 26 states.
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How Climate Change and Tariffs Help China Raise More Cattle
The New York Times – Business:As increased rain makes grasslands and cornfields possible in areas that once were deserts, the world’s largest beef importer is becoming more self-reliant by expanding domestic herds.
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Why Are Berries Everywhere, in Every Season? Driscoll’s.
The New York Times – Business:The California giant has helped turn a local, seasonal treat into a worldwide refrigerator staple and marketing juggernaut.
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Egg Producers to Pay $3.3 Million to Settle Federal Price-Fixing Lawsuit
The New York Times – Business:The companies also agreed to donate more than 53 million eggs to food banks and nonprofits in 17 states that joined the federal government in the antitrust action.