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BLT sandwiches and pork ribs more expensive this summer
Janet Babin Aug 2, 2010
Pork prices typically rise in the summer, when there's more demand, but after a few tough years for the hog market, the price for bacon and pork ribs are even higher than usual.
Medfly discovery threatens Florida agriculture
Jul 21, 2010
Florida agriculture authorities say they've found 57 Mediterranean fruit flies, an invasive species that threatens 250 different vegetables, fruits, and nuts and can do damage to the state's $100 billion agricultural industry.
Farm fields instead of battle fields
Jul 19, 2010
National guardsmen are learning how to take care of livestock and take soil samples in an effort to help Afghanis establish a stable livelihood, and perhaps better withstand pressures to work for the Taliban.
Farm workers say: 'Take Our Jobs'
Jeff Tyler Sep 22, 2011
Farm workers are tired of hearing that illegal immigrants are stealing jobs from Americans. Now one group is turning the tables and offering to put Americans to work in the agricultural industry. Jeff Tyler reports on the "Take Our Jobs" campaign.
Price for refined sugar hits sweet spot
Eve Troeh Jun 28, 2010
Last year's sugar-cane crops were much weaker than expected worldwide, which sent prices climbing. And last week the price for refined, white sugar reached a 22-year high. Why? Eve Troeh reports.
Urban farmers see opportunity in Detroit
Jun 2, 2010
Detroit farm enthusiasts want to turn the vacant one-third of the city into the world's foremost laboratory for urban agriculture.
Why you're paying more for beef
May 28, 2010
Got extra change? You'll need it this Memorial Day weekend when stocking up on your grilling supplies. Erika Aguilar reports beef prices are nudging up.
Industries keep eye on financial reform
Sep 22, 2011
It's just not Wall Steeters who are keeping a close eye on the financial reform bills Congress is reconciling, but car dealers, farmers and airlines. Steve Chiotakis speaks to Marketplace's Washington correspondent, Nancy Marshall-Genzer.
Gov't squishy on catfish inspections
May 12, 2010
U.S. farmers say imported catfish should be more rigorously inspected, but some suspect it's just a ploy to cut off competition. John Dimsdale reports.
Farmers differ on climate change path
Apr 21, 2010
The climate change debate has stirred up Midwest farmers over how to move to a carbon-free economy. Jay Field reports.
