Stories Tagged as
Farming
Corn farmers turn to insecticides again
Jul 23, 2013
Farmers are buying more insecticides this season. That’s because one tenacious pest has developed resistance to a genetically modified corn variety.
Tobacco crop threatened by excessive rain in Kentucky, Georgia
by
Queena Kim
Jul 15, 2013
Tobacco is a drought resistant plant. But this year, the weather has been anything but dry in major tobacco growing states like Kentucky, North Carolina and Georgia.
Deadly virus among piglets puts hog farmers on alert
Jul 12, 2013
The virus is deadly for piglets less than a week old. Suspected to come from China, it does not affect humans.
Despite higher beef prices, cattle ranchers don't see better sales
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 6, 2013
For cattle rancher Ken Lenox, the higher price of beef at the store isn't leading to bigger profits.
Modified wheat creates more questions than answers for Northwest farmers
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 30, 2013
Wheat farmers in the Pacific Northwest wait for more news on unapproved genetically engineered wheat discovered in Oregon.
Agriculture Secretary keeps eye on farm bill, organic farming
by
Kai Ryssdal
May 15, 2013
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack hopes organic farming will help financially strapped small-scale farmers.
A veteran serves his country through farming
Nov 9, 2012
Most of us don't think of the words "farmer" and "soldier" together. But surprisingly, farming may be a great option for soldiers returning home from war.
For public good, not for profit.
Farm apprenticeships grow in popularity
Oct 17, 2012
A growing number of people are taking up organic farming apprenticeships -- called WWOOFing for World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
Amish farmers become progressive to compete
Oct 9, 2012
Increased competition in farming has led Amish farmers to become more progressive in order to stay in business.
Would a new farm bill save money?
Sep 17, 2012
Only if crop prices stay high, according to a recent economic study.