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Farming
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.
California farmers say their crops are caught in the supply chain
Nov 4, 2021
Exports are delayed for key crops like walnuts, many of which are grown for overseas customers.
Farm country frets over impact of John Deere strike
Oct 14, 2021
More than 10,000 workers are on strike after they rejected a deal on wages and benefits.
"A lot of crap has gone down" for Iowa farmer, but it's finally harvest time
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Sep 30, 2021
April Hemmes had to replant her soybeans after a frost killed them. But they're coming out better than expected, she says.
Farms don't have to be outside anymore
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Aug 3, 2021
Irving Fain, CEO of Bowery Farming, hopes growing crops in warehouses near cities will increase access to fresh produce.
A California farm battles drought: “We're out here trying to survive"
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Jul 16, 2021
A historic drought threatening crops in the West could send food prices higher.
For public good, not for profit.
Raising prices helped this greens farmer stay afloat
by
Sean McHenry
May 11, 2021
Scott Snair raised his prices before the pandemic shut down travel. When things got tough, that decision helped him stay in business.
For an Iowa farmer, corn and soybean prices are "double what we could sell months ago"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Apr 27, 2021
Farmer April Hemmes says exports are strong and a supply shortage is pushing up prices.
How a Puerto Rican coffee farmer is rebuilding, years after Hurricane Maria
Feb 17, 2021
The storm destroyed 80% of the island's coffee crop. It also revealed a hidden "gold mine."