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Environmentalists Map Homes, Hog Farms As Lawsuits Threatened
Environmental groups say tens of thousands of homeowners would
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Luke Runyon/Harvest Public Media 10:00am Apr 12, 2017National National Science Politics & Government EnvironmentA Forgotten Piece Of African-American History On The Great Plains
Nearly a century ago, Dearfield, Colo., was a thriving African-American farm community, admired by many of its white neighbors. There were even early signs of integration. Then came the Dust Bowl. -
Peter Payette/Interlochen Public Radio 4:31pm Apr 07, 2017National National Science Economy EnvironmentMichigan's Tart Cherry Orchards Struggle To Cope With Erratic Spring Weather
An unpredictable spring this year unnerved tart cherry growers in Michigan, because these cherry trees are especially vulnerable to extreme weather shifts made more likely by climate change. -
11:00am Apr 07, 2017Economy EconomyPoultry Farm Expansions In Western North Carolina Pit Neighbors Against Neighbors
WFDD is reporting on the poultry industry this week, and how a new study shows that there is little oversight on the waste that's being produced. Today, we go to Surry County in Western North Carolina, where the issue hits close to home.
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3:52pm Mar 27, 2017Economy Economy ScienceNC Fruit Growers Take Stock Of Losses From Recent Cold Snap
Agriculture officials are calling the cold snap earlier this month the most damaging that fruit farmers in the Southeast have experienced since the 2007 Easter freeze that led to a $1-billion crop
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Victor Moriyama/Bloomberg/Getty Images 2:10pm Mar 20, 2017World News World News Health & SafetyAmid Massive Tainted-Meat Scandal, Brazil Assures Safety Of Its Food Exports
The country's federal police say that health officials were bribed to ignore outdated and adulterated meat. The European Commission has suspended imports from companies implicated in the allegations. -
11:45am Mar 14, 2017Economy Economy EnvironmentMother Nature Hands Fruit Farmers Weird Weather, Sleepless Nights
The unseasonably warm February weather in North Carolina accelerated the growing season for early-blooming strawberry and blueberry plants.
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3:27pm Mar 02, 2017Economy Economy Politics & GovernmentUrgent Calls For Comprehensive Immigration Reform By NC Farmers
North Carolina ranks eighth in the nation for farming income.
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Amy Mayer / Harvest Public Media 10:06am Mar 02, 2017National NationalTo Diversify The Farming Landscape, Diversify Who Works It
The people working on farms and elsewhere in agriculture often don't reflect the nation's demographics. Changing that is becoming a priority, in hopes that new people will bring fresh ideas. -
Christophe Ena / AP 3:36pm Mar 01, 2017World News World News Politics & GovernmentIn A Heated Campaign Season, French Politicians Flock To Paris Farm Fair
One of the world's largest agricultural shows is underway in Paris. France is Europe's top agricultural producer, and as its presidential election approaches, the show is a must-stop for candidates. -
Mike Mozart / Flickr 7:12pm Feb 16, 2017World News World News National Economy Politics & GovernmentWhy Ditching NAFTA Could Hurt America's Farmers More Than Mexico's
Trade in food between the U.S. and Mexico has exploded over the past 15 years. President Trump is talking about restricting that trade, but when it comes to food, such moves could backfire. -
Xaver Xylophon / for NPR 10:07am Feb 09, 2017World News World News Science Environment Health & SafetyGerm History: From Measles To Syphilis, How We Created The Golden Age Of Germs
Ten thousand years ago, many of our deadly human diseases didn't exist. What happened?
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