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A Thanksgiving recipe for more giving from tech startups
David Brancaccio Nov 22, 2012
Marketplace tech looks at the digital form of something called “sock puppeting,” and how one Silicon Valley success story thinks start ups should be more involved in philanthropy.
Tech-y Preparations for Turkey Day
David Brancaccio Nov 20, 2012
A new app that coaches you through Thanksgiving dinner, and looking at the science behind the meal.
A veteran serves his country through farming
Alix Blair Nov 9, 2012
Most of us don't think of the words "farmer" and "soldier" together. But surprisingly, farming may be a great option for soldiers returning home from war.
iPad Mini release and security breaches in Android Apps
David Brancaccio Oct 23, 2012
European researchers say some apps on Android smartphones leave passwords, bank accounts, and other sensitive info vulnerable to theft. And, how much will the iPad Mini cost?
Farm apprenticeships grow in popularity
Sabri Ben-Achour Oct 17, 2012
A growing number of people are taking up organic farming apprenticeships -- called WWOOFing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
Amish farmers become progressive to compete
Clay Masters Oct 9, 2012
Increased competition in farming has led Amish farmers to become more progressive in order to stay in business.
Would a new farm bill save money?
David Nogueras Sep 18, 2012
Only if crop prices stay high, according to a recent economic study.
Apps collect data on users even when not in use
Sarah Gardner Sep 4, 2012
Even when certain apps aren't being used, they collect a lot of information about users.
With historic drought, farm profits soar
Jeff Horwich Aug 29, 2012
Despite, or perhaps because of, the Midwest drought, farmers are projected to make serious profits. But individual farmers will experience very different results.
Saving the catfish economy amid U.S. drought
Kai Ryssdal Aug 27, 2012
Catfish farmer Townsend Kyser discusses what the USDA's purchase of meat to help livestock producers hit by the drought will do for him and other farmers.
