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Farmers
The future of agriculture may rest with the American consumer
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Alli Fam
Apr 10, 2020
Many farmers are facing reduced demand for their products as well as falling prices.
These are the states benefiting the most from the $28 billion farm bailout
by
Janet Nguyen
and Daisy Palacios
Dec 12, 2019
A government program has given billions in subsidies to farmers affected by the U.S.-China trade war.
Mountain West farmers fare well despite trade war
by
Madelyn Beck
Nov 6, 2019
Diverse crops and uncomplicated export markets have helped defend farmers' fortunes.
New U.S.-Japan trade deal benefits some farmers and e-commerce
by
Erika Beras
and Associated Press
Oct 8, 2019
The deal comes at a time when other parts of the Trump administration’s trade agenda have stalled.
China's farm tariffs are having real effects in rural America
Oct 7, 2019
Car sales in rural areas most affected by China's retaliatory tariffs aren't growing as quickly as other areas.
Canadian farmers caught in the middle of U.S.-China disputes
by
Emma Jacobs
Sep 30, 2019
Since Canada detained Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou late last year, Chinese imports of several agricultural crops have slowed or stopped altogether.
For farmers, it's about more than just China
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Sep 11, 2019
Apple and hops harvest season is underway for farmer Patrick Smith, who welcomes the distraction from trade war news.
For public good, not for profit.
After the flood comes the enormous pile of burning soybeans
by
Peggy Lowe
Aug 22, 2019
Following severe flodding in the Midwest, a pile of 650,000 bushels of soybeans in rural Missouri spontaneously combusted and have been burning for a month.
President Trump's tariffs are good for U.S. garlic growers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 20, 2019
"This is a really exciting time for the garlic capital of the world," says Ken Christopher of Christopher Ranch in Gilroy, California.
USDA report to show the impact of wet weather and trade tensions on farmers
Jun 11, 2019
An Ag report to be released on Tuesday is expected to show the effects of weather and trade tensions on farm supply and demand.