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Agriculture
Water managers float idea of paying farmers to reduce use of Colorado River
Dec 19, 2022
The seven states have until late January to agree on massive water conservation measures or the feds say they’ll impose cuts.
Farm income projected to rise again
Dec 5, 2022
The USDA anticipates high commodity prices and other factors will push U.S. farm income up nearly 14% for 2022 over last year.
To fund climate-friendly agriculture, farmers seek financial support from restaurants
by
Rae Solomon
Nov 28, 2022
Some restaurants have joined an effort to support regenerative farming with a 1% charge on sales.
Low Mississippi River water levels drive up shipping costs
by
Lily Jamali
Nov 15, 2022
The river is a critical pathway for all kinds of agricultural products, including grains and soy beans.
Inflation drives up hay prices, forcing some horse owners to sell
by
Caitlin Tan
Nov 9, 2022
Inflation is driving up the cost of things like fertilizer, which drives up the cost of growing hay and feeding horses.
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.
Low water levels in the Mississippi River are disrupting the supply chain
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Anais Amin
Oct 24, 2022
Austin Golding says his family's barge business was able to plan ahead, but it's still costing the company money and productivity.
For public good, not for profit.
Drought in South Texas has farmers worried about their crops
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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.
Black farmers' lawsuit points to limited remedies for past discrimination
Oct 13, 2022
A program to address USDA discrimination against Black farmers was revised after white farmers said it discriminated against them.
Hurricane Ian spares fertilizer plants but sends a warning to the U.S. industry
Sep 29, 2022
A direct hit would have been bad news for a world already struggling without enough fertilizer.