Farmers fear tariffs could cost them one of their biggest markets in China

Tariffs may be 'a good thing' for Washougal farmer's business, DOGE cuts hurting it

WASHOUGAL, Wash. (KOIN) — The new tariffs have meant different things for different people, but a local farmer said they could actually be good for his business. John Spencer owns Get To-Gather Farm in Washougal. They grow everything from berries to pumpkins, and he said all his business is local. They sell their products on site, but Spencer said they also sell a lot to local food banks. Since his business is local, these tariffs should actuall…

Kansas soybean farmers patient amid trade war with China

It's early in the planting season for Kansas agriculture producers. Fifth-generation Bucyrus, Kansas farmer Hayden Guetterman is hard at work getting this year's crop in the ground.

Soybean farmer in Wahoo sticking to what he knows despite tariff uncertainty

Reporter Molly Hudson went to Wahoo where one farmer is gearing up to plant 700 acres of soybeans as China imposes tariffs on American goods, in response to President Trump's tariffs. BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: It's a family operation here in Wahoo. "It just makes you smile that everybody is doing their job and getting something done," said Doug Bartek, a third-generation farmer. He says over the last 40-plus years, the biggest challenge has been pri…

‘It affects our bottom line’: Tariffs could take a toll on Indiana soybean farmers

SHELBY COUNTY President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs, except for China. It could have a major impact on soybean farmers in Indiana which is one of the nation's top-producing states, ranking fourth in the country.Its kind of overwhelming and unnerving, said Rick Persinger.Hes a generational farmer who grows half soybeans and corn on his 1,000-acre farm.The feeling of uncertainty has lingered for him and some other local farmers since…

Sask. beekeepers hope to avoid sting of killer parasite, tariffs on honey production

Bee population decline isn't the only concern among Saskatchewan apiaries. Hives are under attack from a bee-killing parasite and now honey producers are bracing for the fallout of a trade war.

'A whole lot of uncertainty': Tariffs take a toll on Wisconsin farmers

Much of the thousand acres of soybean crop at Malchine Farms in Racine Co. exports to China.