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Crop yields
How an Iowa farmer pushes through less-than-average crop yields
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Livi Burdette
Jul 27, 2023
It takes a "that's farming, buddy!" attitude — and crop insurance helps, too.
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.
The Corn Belt is facing smaller yields, but higher prices are keeping this farmer's hopes up
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Nicholas Guiang
Sep 15, 2022
Drought has made the last few years tough for farmers like Keith Alverson of Chester, South Dakota. But higher corn prices are keeping him optimistic.
Farmers in the Midwest are behind on planting. That could mean lower yields come harvest.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
May 19, 2022
Iowa corn and soybean farmer April Hemmes is "at least two and a half weeks" behind due to wet weather.
Late potato planting could affect french fry supply
by
Anna King
Apr 2, 2019
Availability of french fries depends on the weather in Washington, Oregon and Idaho this spring.
Farmers eyeing trade tariff threats as crop insurance trims considered by House committee
Apr 18, 2018
The House Agriculture Committee considers the Farm Bill today. The bill includes funding for crop insurance, the federal program that protects farmers from swings in crop yields, and prices. If insurance is cut back, that could be a problem should China makes good on its latest tariff threats. Click the audio player above to hear […]