Stories Tagged as
Farming
Farmers feeling the effects as drought slows shipping on the Mississippi
Nov 9, 2022
Since the river isn't as deep as it normally is, some barges have had to lighten their loads.
Despite drought, this Iowa farmer had a record harvest
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Nov 8, 2022
April Hemmes was in the "Goldilocks spot" when it came to weather.
Drought in South Texas has farmers worried about their crops
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 17, 2022
In South Texas, two reservoirs supply water to both sides of the border. For the past few years, they’ve struggled to remain half-full.
Nevada farmers shake up traditional water rights with a new way to fight scarcity
by
Kaleb Roedel
Sep 23, 2022
Growers agreed to a plan that requires all irrigators to reduce their water use over time, instead of using a senior water rights strategy.
Fall is prime time for apple picking
by
Anais Amin
Sep 22, 2022
“We'd like to think that we're responsible for high demand but it's really the weather," says Al Rose of Red Apple Farm.
Farm tourism puts vacationers to work — and they love it
by
Dan Kraker
Sep 5, 2022
On a Minnesota egg farm, visitors embrace a more intimate agritourism experience — in which they sleep and even work on the farm.
Why aren't mulberries sold at grocery stores?
by
Janet Nguyen
Jul 22, 2022
The trees are easy to grow, but the berries are fragile and have a shorter shelf life compared to other fruits.
For public good, not for profit.
Strong dollar is squeezing profits from this Washington farmer's exports
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Jul 21, 2022
Patrick Smith, CEO of Loftus Ranches, is fighting inflation as well. Some fertilizer materials have nearly doubled in a year or two, he says.
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.
Native agricultural coalition takes up priorities for the next farm bill
Dec 6, 2021
Tribal agricultural leaders say they would like to see more lending to agricultural producers and more autonomous control over federal funds.