NC Tobacco Farmers, Already Reeling, Face New Threat From Tariffs
Smoking has been in decline for decades, but tobacco remains a vital crop to much of the Southeast. North Carolina is the nation's largest grower and exporter of tobacco.
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How 75,000 Abandoned Cabbages Inspired A Huge Online Forum For Farmers In Africa
In Kenya, a tech worker-turned-farmer almost threw in the trowel. Now, he helps other farmers share tips and support.
Farmers Sticking By Trump Even As Trade Wars Bite
Trump's trade wars and ethanol policy hurt farmers, but polls show his support among them remains strong, and may be growing as the impeachment query moves forward.
Is Grass-Fed Beef Really Better For The Planet? Here's The Science
There are many elements to consider: climate, animal welfare, greenhouse gas emissions, land use. And with so many factors at play, sometimes the answer gets complicated.
Chicken Plants See Little Fallout From Immigration Raids
The Trump administration says its crackdown helps discourage illegal immigration. But workers' advocates warn it leaves vulnerable employees open to exploitation and unsafe working conditions.
To Slow Global Warming, U.N. Warns Agriculture Must Change
The way we produce food and manage land must change radically if humans hope to avoid catastrophic global temperature rise, according to a new report by the United Nations panel on climate change.
More Bad Buzz For Bees: Record Number Of Honeybee Colonies Died Last Winter
An annual survey of beekeepers shows the rate of colony death last winter was the highest reported since the survey began 13 years ago.
Food Fight: Trump Administration Levels Tariffs On Mexican Tomatoes
Under pressure from Florida lawmakers, the Trump administration is taking steps to protect domestic tomato growers from Mexican competition.
Cannabis 101 At The University Of Connecticut
With expanding markets for hemp and marijuana, some students believe that taking the class could help their careers. "I'm definitely interested in the plant and where it can go," Madison Blake said.
'I Rue The Day We Ever Became Farmers': In Rural India, A Struggle To Survive
"The farmer dies feeding this country, but no one fights for the farmer," says a woman whose son, a farmer, died by suicide. He was $40,000 in debt. Her husband died of a heart attack days later.