WASHINGTON — As we prepare for the coming winter, many landowners may be concerned about the state of the land industry as it relates to their investments and properties. However, this is understandable given the many factors currently putting pressure on the industry. Farmers and Ranchers Will Face Increased Energy Prices Just as many farmers […]

ESSEX, Vt. (AP) — Before the pandemic, there was no room in the budget for Kate Murphy’s children to buy lunch at school. She and her husband would buy in bulk and make bag lunches at home. So the free school meals that were made available to students nationwide amid the crisis have brought welcome […]

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm on Wednesday proposed an aid package of 500 million euros ($549 million) to help food producers in the 27-nation bloc weather the economic impact of the war in Ukraine. With Russia and Ukraine providing about 30% of the world’s wheat, the conflict between the neighboring nations has […]