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And, diversity is still a challenge in the agricultural industry. According to the census, 95 percent of American farmers are white and on average, are just over 58 years old.

Vertical farms “can take the spaces that are hard to rent,” explains real estate developer Brian Friedman.

Some brands of non-dairy milk are half the price of regular milk.

If an extension or replacement bill isn’t passed by the new year, there could be major consequences for farmers and consumers.

“I thought I’m gonna have so much income,” said April Hemmes. “But all my inputs were all that much higher.”

After a cold spring and unseasonably hot and dry summer, Patrick Smith of Yakima is seeing some abnormalities in when his crops mature.

Farmers haven’t been keen on adopting new agriculture technology despite its potential to revolutionize the industry.

Unfavorable weather in the Southeast and Midwest has made for a national peach shortage. The lack of supply means prices have climbed between 25-50% this summer in some markets.

After the loan repayment assistance program was scrapped, the USDA is having trouble regaining the trust of Black farmers.

It takes a “that’s farming, buddy!” attitude — and crop insurance helps, too.