Donald Trump’s trade war may do lasting damage to American agriculture
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American farmers grapple with falling prices and sinking incomes
A CALM USUALLY descends on America’s farm belt in November. Combines have mostly finished churning across fields; trucks have hauled crops to grain elevators; and farmers retreat to their living rooms to rest. This year, at least by one measure, they should feel particularly content. Randy Sims, a hog-and-grain farmer in western Illinois, produced 75 […]
Depression: Marriage is a mood booster for couples on lower incomes
Married couples with less than $ 60,000 (£42,254) a year in household income are less likely to suffer from sub-clinical depression, according to a US study. Tying the knot did not give the same boost to single people earning the same amount, nor to couples with more cash. More than 3,600 adults aged 24 to […]
