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Farmers may plant corn, soybeans a few weeks early
Sarah McCammon Mar 23, 2012
Some farmers in the Midwest are planting crops earlier than usual because of hot weather. But there's a risk of losing it all if a spring freeze hits.
Iowa's 'ag gag' sponsor defends bill
Kai Ryssdal Mar 1, 2012
Iowa's state legislature passed a bill that would crack down on anyone trying to secretly document animal conditions at farming facilities. Animal rights activists are outraged, but the bill's sponsor says it's a necessary measure to protect private property.
The future of food in a warming world
Jon Miller Feb 27, 2012
Bangladesh, once a poster child for the food crisis, has made dramatic progress. But will our changing climate sweep away the gains?
The journey from farm to the dinner table
Kai Ryssdal Feb 21, 2012
In her new book, journalist Tracie MacMillan explores the various ways that Americans grow, buy, sell and eat their food.
High-tech farm investment unphased by election
David Gura Feb 2, 2012
Farmers in the Midwest hardly notice it's an election year. When times are good, as they are now in Nebraska, farmers make high-priced investments in hopes of more profitable crops next year.
New 2012 farm bill could end some crop subsidies
David Gura Feb 1, 2012
In Nebraska, where agriculture is booming right now, farmers say they aren't worried about possible changes or even if the decades-old direct subsidies disappear altogether. They just want the cuts in farm programs to be fair and equitable.
Nebraska manufacturers make dramatic comeback
David Gura Jan 31, 2012
How employees at one Nebraska manufacturer pulled together to survive recession, and now the future seems brighter than ever.
U.S. bankruptcies down
Joel Patterson Jan 10, 2012
Fewer individuals and companies bit the dust in 2011.
Re-hypothecation: How it's related to MF Global
Paddy Hirsch Jan 4, 2012
If ever there was a word that you’d expect to find in a Harry Potter novel, it’s re-hypothecation. But it's not just a magic trick.
The drought that keeps on taking
Eve Troeh Dec 28, 2011
Poised to become the worst two-year drought on record, the Texas drought will be felt far into 2012.
