Aug 13 Watch 4:55 Rural Montana factory closure disrupts local economy, farming community By Stan Parker, Montana PBS Farming can be an uncertain endeavor, at the mercy of the weather, pests and blight. But another sometimes unexpected factor for farmers around the country are the business decisions at the companies they rely on. In one small Montana community,… Continue watching
May 16 How is climate change affecting farming? Send us your questions By Dan Cooney PBS NewsHour is hosting a live discussion called “Tipping Point: Agriculture on the Brink.” We want to hear from you as part of the event. Continue reading
Apr 25 Colorado becomes 1st state to pass ‘right to repair’ for farmers By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado has signed legislation forcing manufacturers to provide the necessary manuals, tools, parts and software to farmers, so they can fix their own machines. Continue reading
Mar 03 Farmers in dry western U.S. face new ways to save water By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press With drought, climate change and overuse of the Colorado River leading to increasingly dire conditions in the West, the federal Bureau of Reclamation is looking at fallowing as a way to cut water use. Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 4:12 How farmers are using cover crops to absorb carbon emissions By Dana Cronin, Illinois Public Media The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today is more than 50 percent higher than it was during the pre-industrial era. In an effort to fight climate change, many industries are grappling with how to reduce or offset their… Continue watching
Aug 31 Watch 8:45 Historic drought followed by flooding threatens crops and farms in East Africa By Fred de Sam Lazaro The toll from extreme weather has devastated vast regions of sub-Saharan Africa which are suffering from the worst drought conditions on record and a food crisis that ranges from severe to catastrophic. Correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at one… Continue watching
Aug 16 Colorado River cuts set to disrupt farming in Western states By Suman Naishadham, Sam Metz, Associated Press The move affecting Arizona and Nevada came as officials predict levels at Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, will plummet even further than they have. The cuts will place officials in those states under extraordinary pressure to plan for a… Continue reading
Aug 15 Northeastern farmers face new challenges amid droughts, flooding By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press The impacts of climate change have been felt throughout the Northeastern U.S. with rising sea levels, heavy precipitation and storm surges causing flooding and coastal erosion. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 5:13 Rising tides could threaten farming along Virginia’s coastline Water levels around Southeast Virginia have risen nearly 20 inches over the past century and they are estimated to keep rising. These rising tides could pose a threat to farming, which has always been a part of coastal Virginia’s economy. Continue watching
Jan 03 WATCH: Biden meets with independent farmers and ranchers about competition in the meat industry By Josh Boak, Associated Press Biden met virtually with independent farmers and ranchers on Monday to discuss initiatives to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry. Continue reading