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Bankruptcies show stress in farm economy

6 days ago | dailydemocrat.com | Ching Lee

After a four-year downward trend, U.S. farm bankruptcies are on the rise again, and with uncertainties about the impacts of U.S. tariffs on export trade, there’s growing concern that the financial health of farms across the country will continue to falter. A total of 216 U.S. farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, up 55% from 2023. With 17 filings, California led the nation.
FARM: Bankruptcies show stress in farm economy

1 week ago | ivpressonline.com | Ching Lee

After a four-year downward trend, U.S. farm bankruptcies are on the rise again, and with uncertainties about the impacts of U.S. tariffs on export trade, there’s growing concern that the financial health of farms across the country will continue to falter. A total of 216 U.S. farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, up 55% from 2023. With 17 filings, California led the nation. kAm!6E6C u62C[ 2 32?<CFAE4J 2EE@C?6J :? uC6D?@[ D2:5 96 92D D66? 2? FAE:4< :? 72C>6CD D66<:?8 4@?DF=E2E:@?D @?
California leads US in farm failures

1 week ago | appeal-democrat.com | Ching Lee

Editor’s note: The following is being reprinted from Ag Alert, the information and advocacy organ of the California Farm Bureau. ---By Ching LeeEditor, AgAlertAfter a four-year downward trend, U.S. farm bankruptcies are on the rise again, and with uncertainties about the impacts of U.S. tariffs on export trade, there’s growing concern that the financial health of farms across the country will continue to falter. A total of 216 U.S. farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, up 55% from 2023.
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1 week ago | sierrabooster.com | Ching Lee

May 6, 2025By Ching LeeAfter a four-year downward trend, U.S. farm bankruptcies are on the rise again, and with uncertainties about the impacts of U.S. tariffs on export trade, there’s growing concern that the financial health of farms across the country will continue to falter. A total of 216 U.S. farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, up 55% from 2023. With 17 filings, California led the nation.
Ranchers grapple with growing wolf numbers, losses

2 weeks ago | wlj.net | Ching Lee

With California wolf populations expanding and attacks on livestock on the rise, the state announced in April a new phase of managing the protected species, saying it will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators.
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3 weeks ago | agalert.com | Ching Lee

By Ching Lee With California wolf populations expanding and attacks on livestock on the rise, the state announced this month a new phase of managing the protected species, saying it will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators.
Ranchers grapple with growing wolf numbers, losses

3 weeks ago | sierrabooster.com | Ching Lee

BEY01F, a female born in the 2023 litter of the Beyem Seyo pack after being released close to where she was captured with a new collar, January 2025. Photo:Axel Hunnicutt/CDFWBy Ching LeeWith California wolf populations expanding and attacks on livestock on the rise, the state announced this month a new phase of managing the protected species, saying it will consider allowing more aggressive forms of nonlethal hazing to deter the predators.
California dairies make progress in cutting emissions

3 weeks ago | ourvalleyvoice.com | Ching Lee

At their current pace, California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule. Though methane digesters are often credited for doing most of the heavy lifting, California dairy farmers have been implementing other technologies and conservation practices that help them move the needle toward sustainability.
California dairies make progress in cutting emissions

4 weeks ago | westsideconnect.com | Ching Lee

By Ching Lee Ag Alert At their current pace, California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule. Though methane digesters are often credited for doing most of the heavy lifting, California dairy farmers have been implementing other technologies and conservation practices that help them move the needle toward sustainability.
California dairies make progress in cutting emissions

4 weeks ago | turlockjournal.com | Ching Lee

BY CHING LEEAg AlertAt their current pace, California dairy farmers are expected to meet the state’s goal for reducing methane emissions from their farms ahead of schedule. Though methane digesters are often credited for doing most of the heavy lifting, California dairy farmers have been implementing other technologies and conservation practices that help them move the needle toward sustainability.