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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.
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.
Fewer trees in Texas
Sarah Gardner Dec 22, 2011
The Lone Star State loses as many as half a billion trees in 2011 -- and that's not including the wildfires.
Farmers make hay while the sun shines
Joel Patterson Dec 15, 2011
According to the Department of Agriculture, U.S. farmers will see record profits of $100 billion this year.
Wheat prices down 25% this year
Sally Herships Dec 9, 2011
Farmers are hurting as wheat prices drop, but it doesn't necessarily mean the price of bread and cereal for consumers will also fall.
'Chicken feed' loses meaning
Joel Patterson Nov 21, 2011
Tyson Foods profits took a dive due to higher grain costs.
