Jun 05 Watch 5:23 For farmers, record flooding and a wet spring mean many fields can't be planted By Jack Williams, NET In parts of America’s Heartland, prolonged wet weather and historic flooding are disrupting spring planting for many farmers. Nearly three months after waters washed over parts of Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska, some fields remain submerged -- and President Trump’s trade… Continue watching
Apr 26 After devastating Midwest floods, crisis resources gear up to support distressed farmers By April Simpson, Stateline This spring's devastating Midwest floods increased concerns about the mental health and well-being of farmers who already were struggling with years of economic uncertainty. Continue reading
Mar 07 Pinched by Trump's tariffs, farmers signal their patience is limited By Kevin Freking, Associated Press For now, President Trump is walking a political tightrope: Going to bat for steel and aluminum makers has endeared him to many voters in Ohio and Pennsylvania, where steel production is a matter of economic pride and legacy, but it… Continue reading
Feb 05 Why soybeans have outsized importance in U.S. trade talks By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Soybeans, which account for less than 1 percent of U.S. exports, seem to be punching above their weight in U.S. trade policy. Continue reading
Oct 16 Watch 6:08 War veterans find sustenance--and solace--in farming By Mike Cerre After Congress failed to pass a farm bill ahead of the 2018 midterm elections, a Department of Agriculture program that helps veterans transition into farming faces an uncertain future. For soldiers returning from war, farming can offer a new occupation,… Continue watching
Sep 23 As aid checks go out, farmers worry bailout won't be enough By Juliet Linderman, Associated Press Farmers across the United States will soon begin receiving government checks as part of a billion-dollar bailout to buoy growers experiencing financial strain from President Donald Trump’s trade disputes with China. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 6:26 India's struggling farmers find seeds of hope in heritage crops By Fred de Sam Lazaro About two-thirds of India's 1.3 billion people live on small subsistence farms, struggling to eke out a living. Many farmers have felt left behind as crops have failed or diminished due to disease, degraded soil and drought. Not thousands are… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch 8:09 In India, this group helps turn wasteland into greener pastures By Fred de Sam Lazaro Most rural Indian parents dream of an education and job in the city for their children, rather than a life spent farming. But with a growing migration to cities, there is concern India might not be able to produce enough… Continue watching
Nov 08 What a fashion line made from food will teach you about waste By Teresa Carey Jacinda Martinez hopes her clothes send a message about the ephemerality of fashion and how, like vegetables, designs are seasonal and not meant to last. Continue reading
Sep 01 Century-old 'work college' model regains popularity as student debt grows By Timothy Pratt, The Hechinger Report Work colleges, where students get paid or gain credit toward tuition, are drawing renewed interest, thanks to rising student debt, skepticism about the financial payoff of a liberal arts education and employer complaints that graduates aren’t prepared for jobs. Continue reading