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Crop failed? There's insurance for that
Adriene Hill Aug 3, 2012
Even in severe drought, farmers who grow commodity crops such as corn and soybeans are significantly protected by insurance they buy from private insurers. The ultimate insurer in a disastrous year? Taxpayers.
Drought hits bread basket's food banks
David Martin Davies Aug 1, 2012
Food banks across the plains are being hit with a triple whammy -- fewer donations from farmers, a decline in donations from the federal government and an uptick in demand.
Drought takes toll on river transport cities
Adam Allington Aug 1, 2012
Because of the drought, there is only one shipping lane on the Mississippi. So the barges on the river have to coordinate in a way they’ve never had to.
How the drought has been affecting you
Kai Ryssdal Jul 31, 2012
Our listeners weigh in on how the devastating drought in the Midwest has changed the way they do business.
Drought could push farmers to ditch the till
Blake Farmer Jul 26, 2012
Many farmers in Tennessee tend their fields without tills to cut down on erosion, but they've found that their method also helps conserve water during droughts.
The drought to affect prices at the supermarket
Paddy Hirsch Jul 25, 2012
Expect the prices for meat and dairy goods to rise as the Midwest drought continues.
Outside of drought areas, farmers predict strong year
Dan Gorenstein Jul 24, 2012
Farmers who've escaped the drought are pulling in high prices for their crops.
U.S. drought could have global impact on food prices
Jeff Horwich Jul 20, 2012
As one of the world's biggest agricultural exporter, the drought in the U.S. could impact food prices worldwide. In recent years, high food prices have initiated destabilization of the Middle East as well as Haiti.
Missouri cattle farmer struggles through Midwest drought
Kai Ryssdal Jul 19, 2012
Cattle ranchers in the Midwest face some tough decisions as their pastures bake with little to no rain.
In a drought, even irrigation isn't a savior
Eve Troeh Jul 19, 2012
Farmers in dry areas who rely on irrigation start off better in a drought than farmers who count on rain. But when water tables fall, irrigation starts to shut down.
