May 10 Economy Farmers, Economists See More Economic Pain From Trump’s Increased Tariffs Ohio Valley farmers say the latest tariff escalation between the Trump administration and China could continue to hurt their businesses. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource May 10 Economy Farmers See More Economic Pain From Trump’s Increased Tariffs Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 15 Health CBD Uncertainty: Sales Soar But Science Lags On Hemp Health Effects Some Ohio Valley businesses are betting big on CBD sales. But there’s little evidence for the health claims, and researchers worry that CBD sales are far ahead of the science. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 15 Health CBD Uncertainty: Sales Soar But Science Lags On Hemp Health Effects Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 1 Environment As Some Midwest Farmers Struggle With Historic Flooding, Ohio Valley Ethanol Producers See Profit Boost Flooding in the midwest forced major ethanol plants making up a sixth of U.S. ethanol production to close or scale back production. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 1 Environment Ohio Valley Ethanol Producers See Boost As Midwest Farmers Struggle Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 18 Economy Distress Grows For Ohio Valley Farmers As Trade Deals Stall Ohio Valley farmers are coping with losses from tariffs and a continuing trade war, and it’s not clear when it will end. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 18 Economy Distress Grows For Ohio Valley Farmers As Trade Deals Stall Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 27 Economy Rural Broadband Funding Could Connect More Ohio Valley Communities To High-Speed Internet A pilot program called ReConnect allows companies, nonprofits, and communities in under-served regions to apply for loans and grants to fund broadband projects. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 27 Economy Funding Could Connect More Rural Communities To High-Speed Internet Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 11 Community Hemp’s Heyday: It’s Finally Legal. Now, Can Ohio Valley Farmers Cash In? Hemp growers in the region hope a recent change in federal law means they can finally profit from a plant that had been in legal limbo. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 11 Community Hemp Is Finally Legal. Now, Can Ohio Valley Farmers Cash In? Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 1 Community Farmers Still Dealing With Effects Of Government Shutdown The government shutdown is over but some Ohio Valley farmers are still dealing with its effects. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 1 Community Farmers Still Dealing With Effects Of Government Shutdown Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jan 17 Community Limited USDA Service During Government Shutdown Sows Confusion For Farmers Tobacco and grain farmer Bob Galloway was interested in federal relief payments for growers affected by tariffs, but he will have to wait. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Jan 17 Community Limited USDA Service During Shutdown Sows Confusion For Farmers Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jan 14 Politics Trump Doubles Down On Trade War As Farmers Feel Pain From Tariffs Farm Bureau leaders said the organization is behind the president but expressed concern that continued tariffs on American farmers are taking a toll. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Jan 14 Politics Trump Doubles Down On Trade War As Farmers Feel Pain From Tariffs Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource