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Uncertainty over tariffs, rising costs fuel financial anxiety for some NC farmers
10 Apr 2025 02:08 GMT
… have some farmers stressed, uncertain and hoping for federal relief.
GREENSBORO, … is a third-generation farmer in Mebane. He grows … Kathleen Liang, a sustainable agriculture professor at North Carolina A … U.S. secretary of agriculture said federal dollars could …
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Drought relief available for Alabama small businesses, but not farmers
09 Apr 2025 22:23 GMT
Published 4:30 pm Wednesday, April 9, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Alabama who sustained economic losses …
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Big drought relief finally for Michigan; See latest drought status
08 Apr 2025 22:47 GMT
The recent powerful storm systems’ precipitation and the snowmelt from heavy lake-effect snow have changed the drought status for many of us Michiganders.
The map above compares the current drought status to one month ago.
Here’s the change in the drought …
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Farmers in WNC urged to apply for $311 million in disaster relief by May deadline
08 Apr 2025 21:29 GMT
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Hurricane Helene caused at least $5 billion in agriculture losses in North Carolina, and the majority ($4.2 billion) occurred in Western North Carolina counties, according to N.C. Agricultural Commissioner Steve Troxler.
Help is …
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Diocese of Bougainville donates rice to Nissan: Atolls drought relief efforts
08 Apr 2025 08:51 GMT
… agency for the Nissan-Atolls drought relief efforts.
This vital contribution comes …
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Drought relief boosted by $55m, with farmers promised 'faster' responses
08 Apr 2025 00:11 GMT
Drought relief amounting to $55 million will …
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Start Network receives $727K ARC Replica insurance payout for drought relief in Somalia
07 Apr 2025 17:18 GMT
Start Network has received a significant insurance payout of $727,855 through the African Risk Capacity (ARC) Replica programme.
This crucial funding will enable rapid cash transfers to 10,500 households in Somalia grappling with the devastating effects of …
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Here are disaster relief resources in the Mid-South
05 Apr 2025 16:27 GMT
Here is a list of places in McNairy and Tate Counties that are either accepting donations or providing supplies to storm victims.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Communities are coming together to pick up the pieces that were left behind after severe weather hit the Mid- …
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Trump’s funding freeze puts climate-friendly farm programs in jeopardy
07 Apr 2025 12:44 GMT
… of Agriculture conservation funds has left thousands of farmers uncertain … from grant applications.
Many farmers had already shifted to … sense, U.S. farm conservation programs are now … Learn more: Billions in farm disaster aid may bypass those hit hardest …
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Ripple to pilot RLUSD for drought relief in Kenya
04 Apr 2025 22:53 GMT
… stablecoin, Ripple USD, used for drought relief in Kenya.
The announcement comes …