Stories Tagged as
Farmers
California's raisin farmers are struggling
by
Andy Uhler
Mar 8, 2017
30 years ago, Fresno County was famous for its dried fruit. Today, growers are pulling up their vineyards.
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Why our avocado cravings could be harming the environment
by
Molly Wood
Aug 19, 2016
Consumer demand for avocados has increased in recent years.
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Deere & Co. hit by farm economy slump
by
Annie Baxter
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?
by
Blake Farmer
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
by
David Gura
Dec 31, 2014
A deadly tree disease and decreased demand are among the problems facing citrus growers.
For public good, not for profit.
Farmers feel ripple effects of the oil boom
by
Kai Ryssdal
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.