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New polling indicates Donald Trump’s approval is sinking among rural Americans as farmer anger grows, potentially eroding his support in crucial rural districts ahead of upcoming elections.
Central California peach farmers will destroy about 420,000 clingstone peach trees after Del Monte Foods shut its Modesto and Hughson canneries, leaving around 50,000 tons of peaches without buyers. Federal officials approved up to $9 million in emergency aid to remove about 3,000 acres of orchards, a move expected to avert roughly $30 million in further losses and allow growers to pivot to alternative crops.
After Del Monte Foods shut its Modesto and Hughson canneries, Central Valley peach growers will destroy about 420,000 clingstone peach trees, risking roughly $550 million in lost revenue. Up to $9 million in federal aid will help remove about 3,000 acres of orchards, reducing production by about 50,000 tons and aiming to save roughly $30 million in additional losses, while farmers pivot to other crops.
Diesel costs, spiking due to tariffs and war-related shortages, are squeezing US farmers who were already financially stressed by tariff losses and drought, risking higher production costs and tighter margins—especially for small and Black-owned farms—while advocates press for tariff relief and stronger USDA support.
USDA announced a second Supplemental Disaster Relief Program payment to eligible producers with approved 2023–2024 disaster-loss applications, increasing the payout factor to 70% (an additional 35% of the calculated SDRP payment) and extending the deadline to August 12, 2026. SDRP Stage 1 remains for insured or NAP-covered losses, while SDRP Stage 2 covers additional non-indemnified, shallow, and quality losses. The extension gives producers more time to adjust applications, as overall federal support for farmers exceeds $39 billion across SDRP and related programs.
U.S. farmers are contending with a sharp surge in fertilizer and diesel costs after Iran’s actions disrupted shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, prompting many to buy at higher prices or cut usage as spring planting proceeds, with potential spillover effects on yields and farm incomes.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) blasted the White House after it promoted OnlyFarms.gov—a parody linked to the OnlyFans brand—arguing taxpayers’ dollars are funding a ‘porn site’ parody and urging deletion of the post; the promotion drew conservative backlash amid ongoing farmer cost pressures from tariffs and energy costs during the Trump administration.
Trump’s tariff strategy aims to boost farm exports and justify $12B in direct aid, but Purdue data show farmer sentiment deteriorating (lowest since 2024), 44% say operations are worse off, and 15,000 fewer farms in 2025 with a 46% jump in bankruptcies, pressuring rural Republicans to push more aid, market access, and a new farm policy ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats say farmers are hurting, while many trade deals remain unfinished, limiting relief despite the administration’s claims.
Lay's is winning praise for a heartwarming Super Bowl commercial that follows a father-daughter duo passing down generations of potato-farming knowledge, with a puppy cameo, highlighting the family-owned farms behind Lay's as the younger generation prepares to take the reins.
As Trump heads to Des Moines to tout affordability, Iowa’s farmers bear the cost of tariffs and China’s retaliation, squeezing soybean and corn markets, lifting input costs, and contributing to manufacturing job losses and broader rural economic strain that complicates his economic messaging.
French farmers drive about 350 tractors through Paris to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal ahead of its signing, demanding income support and food sovereignty as authorities prepare additional aid while protests persist and ports conduct product-origin checks.
French farmers protested in Paris against the EU's free trade deal with South American nations, driving tractors into the city to express concerns over the deal's impact on their livelihoods and demanding stronger government opposition, amid broader discontent over agricultural policies and sanitary measures.
The article discusses the strained relations between Donald Trump, farmers, and China, highlighting how Trump has failed to support farmers and how China has also not fulfilled its commitments, amidst ongoing trade tensions.
Farmers in Maryland are fighting against a proposed 67-mile transmission line intended to support data centers and address power demand, fearing it will devastate their land, impact local tourism, and threaten their livelihoods, amid broader national conflicts over infrastructure and tech industry expansion.
The article criticizes Idaho's political leaders for their lack of response to President Trump's policies that harm American farmers, particularly in beef and soybean industries, highlighting a historical contrast with past politicians who defended local interests.