Mónica Cordero

1 week ago | thegazette.com | Mónica Cordero

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. While President Donald Trump’s increase of tariffs — and retaliatory tariffs from other countries — will likely mean fewer U.S. agricultural exports, the president has consistently suggested that American farmers can make up the difference by selling more of their products at home.

2 weeks ago | agdaily.com | Mónica Cordero |Investigate Midwest

While President Donald Trump’s increase of tariffs against China — and the retaliatory tariffs — will likely mean fewer U.S. agricultural exports sent there, the president has consistently suggested that American farmers can make up the difference by selling more of their products at home. “Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States,” Trump wrote in a social media post on March 3.

2 weeks ago | investigatemidwest.org | Mónica Cordero |Investigate Midwest

While President Donald Trump’s increase of tariffs — and retaliatory tariffs from other countries — will likely mean fewer U.S. agricultural exports, the president has consistently suggested that American farmers can make up the difference by selling more of their products at home. “Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States,” Trump wrote in a social media post on March 3.

3 weeks ago | investigatemidwest.org | Mónica Cordero |Investigate Midwest

President Donald Trump has warned American farmers that his escalating tariff policies will disrupt their markets and urged them to prepare for increased domestic sales. “To the Great Farmers of the United States: Get ready to start making a lot of agricultural product to be sold INSIDE of the United States. Tariffs will go on the external product on April 2nd. Have fun!” Trump posted on social media in March, heightening tensions in the ongoing trade dispute.

1 month ago | thegazette.com | Mónica Cordero |Investigate Midwest

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. More than four years ago, Terry Skahill bought land along the banks of the Yellow River in Allamakee County a place he had visited for decades to camp and kayak. But the retired electrician said he’s since witnessed the river transform. Its banks have widened due to flooding, and its water quality has declined sometimes to the point where kayaking on the river has become impossible. “Terrible, terrible.