Texas drought means higher beef prices

Sep 2, 2011
Prices will rise for ground beef first, then steaks, as ranchers begin culling their herds due to extreme drought.

Hot temps melt away Texas' agriculture business

Aug 22, 2011
Record heat has Texas farmers and ranchers scrambling to stay in business.

Mixed outlook for nation's farmers

Aug 15, 2011
As extreme weather drives up commodities prices, it's translating into higher prices for consumers and more profits for unaffected farmers.

Oklahoma drought brings record number of cattle to auction

Aug 5, 2011
But southeastern farmers -- who just got out of a drought themselves -- are now looking to replenish their herds

Fishermen become farmers at 'Cod Academy'

Jul 28, 2011
Aquaculture is gaining popularity. Now there's a program in Maine to teach old fishermen a new trick: fish farming.

Inventor develops low-maintenance grass seed

Jul 19, 2011
He says his lawns require no fertilizer and little watering. Homeowners and others see it as a way to save money.

Orange juice prices near two-year high

Jul 15, 2011
Pestilence and mother nature damage orange crops in Florida and Brazil, raising juice prices to near their historic high.

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Rooster feathers prized by fishermen are now popular in hair salons

Jul 4, 2011
Competition between anglers and stylists threatens a shortage of rooster feathers. Producers look to boost supply.

G-20 ministers discuss food security

Jun 22, 2011
Agriculture ministers from the G-20 meet in Paris to discuss ways of curbing food price rises and ending hunger.

Probationers could be allowed to work on farms in Georgia

Jun 16, 2011
In response to the state's new strict immigration law, and the shortage of farmers that followed, Georgia governor Nathan Deal has proposed allowing probationers to fill the void on farms.