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
Nov 05 This researcher seeks farming solutions that are easier on the land and more profitable By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas To feed the world and then some, farms and pastures take up a lot of space and inevitably take a significant toll on the environment. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 6:04 Taliban takeover threatens Afghan agriculture as farmers fear being forced to grow poppy By Mike Cerre As Afghans figure out how to get on with their lives, fears abound that the new Taliban government will crack down on local business and commerce. The Taliban takeover could cripple Afghan farmers in the middle of their harvest, in… Continue watching
Aug 10 Without 'right to repair,' businesses lose time and money By Mae Anderson, Associated Press Makers of products ranging from smartphones to farm equipment can withhold repair tools and create software-based locks that prevent even simple updates, unless they're done by a repair shop authorized by the company. Continue reading
Jun 30 What's causing the drought in the West — and why it's so bad By Chloe Jones The Western United States is at a tipping point in the water crisis as a two-decades long drought culminates with historically low water supply. Continue reading
Apr 29 White, Midwestern farmers sue seeking government loan forgiveness By Todd Richmond, Associated Press U.S. Department of Agriculture officials said in a statement that the agency is reviewing the lawsuit, but the agency plans to continue to offer loan forgiveness to "socially disadvantaged" farmers. Continue reading