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Agriculture
Farm income projected to rise again
Dec 5, 2022
The USDA anticipates high commodity prices and other factors will push U.S. farm income up nearly 14% for 2022 over last year.
To fund climate-friendly agriculture, farmers seek financial support from restaurants
by
Rae Solomon
Nov 28, 2022
Some restaurants have joined an effort to support regenerative farming with a 1% charge on sales.
Low Mississippi River water levels drive up shipping costs
by
Lily Jamali
Nov 15, 2022
The river is a critical pathway for all kinds of agricultural products, including grains and soy beans.
Inflation drives up hay prices, forcing some horse owners to sell
by
Caitlin Tan
Nov 9, 2022
Inflation is driving up the cost of things like fertilizer, which drives up the cost of growing hay and feeding horses.
Despite drought, this Iowa farmer had a record harvest
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 8, 2022
April Hemmes was in the "Goldilocks spot" when it came to weather.
Low water levels in the Mississippi River are disrupting the supply chain
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Oct 24, 2022
Austin Golding says his family's barge business was able to plan ahead, but it's still costing the company money and productivity.
Drought in South Texas has farmers worried about their crops
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 17, 2022
In South Texas, two reservoirs supply water to both sides of the border. For the past few years, they’ve struggled to remain half-full.
For public good, not for profit.
Black farmers' lawsuit points to limited remedies for past discrimination
Oct 13, 2022
A program to address USDA discrimination against Black farmers was revised after white farmers said it discriminated against them.
Hurricane Ian spares fertilizer plants but sends a warning to the U.S. industry
Sep 29, 2022
A direct hit would have been bad news for a world already struggling without enough fertilizer.
How inflation and "wild weather" are affecting one family farm
by
Andie Corban
Sep 27, 2022
Anne Schwagerl, co-owns and operates Prairie Point Farm in Minnesota, where she's experimenting with new crops.