Stories Tagged as
Farm
A citrus farm is still dealing with lasting damage from Hurricane Irma
by
Kai Ryssdal
Sep 14, 2018
The storm was the fifth costliest in U.S. history, damaging orange trees in Lake Placid, Florida.
Georgian pecans are popular in China, where tariffs just shot up
by
Daisy Palacios
and Kai Ryssdal
Jul 5, 2018
We visit a farm in Georgia that sells 60 percent of their nuts to China.
Amid Trump’s immigration crackdown, farmers look for reform
Sep 26, 2017
Farmers want to see reform to the H-2A visas program, that allows foreign agricultural laborers to work legally in the U.S.
Farmers struggle with low commodity prices
by
Peggy Lowe
Jul 25, 2017
Farmers, in particular those producing grain, are struggling, thanks mostly to low commodity prices amid a global grain glut.
FFA continues to grow, even as farms disappear
Oct 10, 2016
Even as the number of farms in the U.S is decreasing, FFA is growing strong
New York farm workers want the right to a day off
May 27, 2016
Agricultural workers are marching across the state to demand better working conditions.
Trouble on the chicken farm
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 21, 2015
The avian flu has infected millions of hens in Iowa.
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Will farmers feed their livestock fewer antibiotics?
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 12, 2013
As the FDA tries to curb antibiotic use on the farms, what are the economics of feeding antibiotics to livestock and poultry?
Corn prices lead to boom times for Iowa town
Oct 15, 2013
The near record highs for corn prices have been great economic news for Iowa towns like Hull.
Deadly virus among piglets puts hog farmers on alert
Jul 12, 2013
The virus is deadly for piglets less than a week old. Suspected to come from China, it does not affect humans.