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California's raisin farmers are struggling

Mar 8, 2017
30 years ago, Fresno County was famous for its dried fruit. Today, growers are pulling up their vineyards.
A raisin farm in central California. 
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Why our avocado cravings could be harming the environment

Aug 19, 2016
Consumer demand for avocados has increased in recent years.
Men work during the harvest of avocado at an orchard in Uruapan municipality, Michoacán State, Mexico.
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Deere & Co. hit by farm economy slump

Nov 25, 2015
Deere & Co. is getting hit by a downturn in the ag economy.

Should only farmers be allowed to sell in farmers markets?

May 21, 2015
Defining what a farmers market is can be difficult.

As walnut prices rise, consumers look to pecans

May 18, 2015
With years of drought in California affecting nut production, some farmers are looking at other places and other nuts to grow.

Farmers, big oil fight over railroad access in Dakotas

Jan 12, 2015
"Grain cars were unhooked so the locomotives could hook onto oil," one farmer says. Dakota railroads tell another story.

Why it's hard times for citrus growers

Dec 31, 2014
A deadly tree disease and decreased demand are among the problems facing citrus growers.

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Farmers feel ripple effects of the oil boom

Dec 18, 2014
Kai Ryssdal talks to commercial grain farmer Curt Mowery.

Cellphones bring new leverage for farm workers

Dec 18, 2014
Workers in Washington state apple orchards use phones to find best-paying jobs.

Food waste provides fertile ground for tech innovators

Oct 27, 2014
New apps connect retailers and restaurants with food charities and composters.