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Farmers Already Feeling the Impact of Expired Farm Bill

Farmers Already Feeling the Impact of Expired Farm Bill

Chad SmithOct 7, 2024

With no new farm bill in place after the 2018 farm bill deadline passed, there are already impacts on U.S.…

Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues

Death toll from Hurricane Helene rises to 227 as grim task of recovering bodies continues

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The death toll from Hurricane Helene inched up to 227 on Saturday as…

Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene’s aftermath

Harris pledges ongoing federal support as she visits North Carolina to survey Helene’s aftermath

By COLLEEN LONG and AYANNA ALEXANDER Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris pledged ongoing federal support and…

Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance

Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance

By SALLY HO Associated Press A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners hit the hardest are grappling…

North Carolina lawmakers to vote on initial Helene relief

North Carolina lawmakers to vote on initial Helene relief

By GARY D. ROBERTSON Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina General Assembly leaders said Friday that they’re prepared…

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

A week after Helene hit, thousands still without water struggle to find enough

By MICHAEL PHILLIS, JEFF AMY and BRITTANY PETERSON Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nearly a week after Hurricane Helene brought devastation…

Total Ag Damage to North Carolina Farms Yet Unknown

Total Ag Damage to North Carolina Farms Yet Unknown

Mike DavisOct 4, 2024

What is it like having a hurricane hit your farm? Imagine floods so big it displaces your cattle. Imagine your…

Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

Dockworkers’ union to suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

By TOM KRISHER AP Business Writer DETROIT (AP) — The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf…

The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

By MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut…