World May 31 Farmers seek fertilizer alternatives as Iran war drives up prices By Jack Thompson, Sibi Arasu, Fabiola Sanchez, Associated Press
Nation Apr 06 Watch 8:53 Farmers warn of food price spike as war drives up fuel and fertilizer costs About a third of the world’s fertilizer supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and its effective closure is causing shortages and price spikes for fertilizer during the crucial spring planting season. That has led to fears of elevated food… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
World Mar 27 'The planting season is now,' but war in Iran has sparked a global fertilizer shortage The fertilizer shortage is putting the livelihood of farmers in developing countries — already troubled by rising temperatures and erratic weather systems — further at risk, and could lead to people everywhere paying more for food. By Aniruddha Ghosal, Allan Olingo, Associated Press
Politics Mar 27 WATCH: Trump offers support to U.S. farmers during Iran war President Donald Trump said during a Cabinet meeting that he plans to roll out a “variety” of policies “to support American farmers” as his administration wages war in the Middle East. By Associated Press
World Dec 29 Young Africans turn to farming as urban life becomes too expensive Farming has long been seen as low-status work across much of Africa, pushing young people to cities in search of office jobs. But the high cost of living and lack of job opportunities are pushing some youth to give agriculture… By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press
Dec 08 WATCH: Trump proposes $12 billion farm aid package as farmers grapple with tariff pains By Seung Min Kim, Josh Funk, Didi Tang, Associated Press President Donald Trump announced a $12 billion farm aid package on Monday — a boost to farmers who have struggled to sell their crops while getting hit by rising costs after the president raised tariffs on China as part of… Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 8:08 California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines By Miles O'Brien, Kate Tobin The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use… Continue watching
Aug 26 Watch 4:46 East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies By Deema Zein, Maea Lenei Buhre They’re on pavement, in gardens and in parks. If you’re in the Northeast, you’ve probably seen a spotted lanternfly this summer. The invasive species has spread to 19 states where they chow down on dozens of plants, especially grape vines. Continue watching
Jul 07 Mixed messages on immigration raids from Washington fuel farm workers' fears By Holly Ramer, Amanda Swinhart, Associated Press Uncertainty is causing problems in big states like California, where farms produce more than three-quarters of the country’s fruit and more than a third of its vegetables. But it’s also affecting small states like Vermont. Continue reading
Jun 16 Watch 6:37 Trump administration pauses immigration raids on farms, hotels and restaurants By Lisa Desjardins, Courtney Norris After a weekend of national protests over his immigration policy, President Trump says he wants a greater crackdown in some of the nation’s biggest cities. At the same time, the president is pulling back on ICE raids in some major… Continue watching