The Biden administration has called USDA conservation programs a “linchpin” in the nation’s climate strategy.
Who’s Buying Nebraska? Corporations, Investors Grabbing Giant Chunks of Nebraska Farmland
Seven out-of-state buyers, including a Utah church, a Philadelphia corporate farm and a California investment fund, spent nearly $250 million in the past five years on pricey Nebraska farmland, FFP analysis shows.
Seven out-of-state buyers, including a Utah church, a Philadelphia corporate farm and a California investment fund, spent nearly $250 million in the past five years on pricey Nebraska farmland, FFP analysis shows.
Study Finds Mississippi River Basin Residents Concerned About Environment, but Largely Unaware They Live in the Watershed
New research gives a rare look at climate attitudes of Mississippi River basin residents and the relationship they have — or don’t have — with one of the world’s most important rivers.
New research gives a rare look at climate attitudes of Mississippi River basin residents and the relationship they have — or don’t have — with one of the world’s most important rivers.
As Extreme Weather Increasingly Threatens Crops, Study Finds Taxpayers Pay the Price
A new report finds the federal government is spending billions on crop failures caused by extreme weather — and it’s only growing more expensive.
A new report finds the federal government is spending billions on crop failures caused by extreme weather — and it’s only growing more expensive.
Three Nebraska Tribes Are Buying Back Farmland, and Attempting to Reverse History
After more than a century of government actions that led to the loss and sale of reservation land, the Nebraska tribes are buying some back. They’re running into high prices and, some allege, bigotry as they do.
After more than a century of government actions that led to the loss and sale of reservation land, the Nebraska tribes are buying some back. They’re running into high prices and, some allege, bigotry as they do.
Experts: Beyond Corn and Soybeans, Farming’s Future Has Plenty of Options
Some Iowa growers opt for growing crops outside of the big corn and soybean markets. Farmers and experts hope that, amid the challenges, are potential wins for better health, stronger local economies and an improved environment.
Some Iowa growers opt for growing crops outside of the big corn and soybean markets. Farmers and experts hope that, amid the challenges, are potential wins for better health, stronger local economies and an improved environment.
GRAPHIC: Chicken Prices Continue To Rise, Costing U.S. Consumers More Each Year
Once an alternative to beef, chicken has become the country’s most popular meat choice.
Once an alternative to beef, chicken has become the country’s most popular meat choice.
A New Network of Attorneys Fights the Abuses of Industrial Agriculture. First Up, Colorado.
FarmSTAND focuses resources on specific cases that can change precedent on agricultural issues in the courts, working in collaboration with grassroots organizations from local to national levels.
FarmSTAND focuses resources on specific cases that can change precedent on agricultural issues in the courts, working in collaboration with grassroots organizations from local to national levels.
How Black Farmers Are Navigating Climate Change With Limited Federal Support
Some have received equipment and funding from the USDA. Many who have not are frustrated by the process.
Some have received equipment and funding from the USDA. Many who have not are frustrated by the process.
In Minnesota, Families Blame Farm Nutrient Contamination for Heavy Cancer Toll
“Every family along here was affected. Every one.”
“Every family along here was affected. Every one.”
Michigan Dairy Farm Housing: ‘Invisible’ Workers Suffer, State Looks Other Way
Housing for immigrant workers on dairy farms is often tucked away and largely exempt from inspections. Advocates say that can lead to poor conditions. ‘You have no one to protect you,’ one worker says.
Housing for immigrant workers on dairy farms is often tucked away and largely exempt from inspections. Advocates say that can lead to poor conditions. ‘You have no one to protect you,’ one worker says.
For Years, Farmers Milked Cows by Hand. Today, Technology Is Doing More of the Work.
Dairy producers see improved efficiency, cheaper labor, calmer cows; the key challenge: does the price tag of high-tech work for producers?
Dairy producers see improved efficiency, cheaper labor, calmer cows; the key challenge: does the price tag of high-tech work for producers?
From Factory to Field, Fertilizer Is a Huge Source of Planet-Warming Emissions
Critics say producers are choosing false solutions to shrink their footprint.
Critics say producers are choosing false solutions to shrink their footprint.
OSHA Should Strengthen Rules to Protect Meat and Poultry Workers from Infectious Disease, Government Watchdog Says
Hundreds of meatpacking workers have died of COVID-19 since 2020.
Hundreds of meatpacking workers have died of COVID-19 since 2020.
Poor Regulatory Safeguards Leave Farmworkers Suffocating in the Face of Increasing Heat Waves
A fifth of reported heat-related deaths between 2017 and 2022 were agricultural workers, according to OSHA data. Academics, occupational health specialists and advocacy groups are calling attention to the under-reported impact of climate change on this group from heatwaves.
A fifth of reported heat-related deaths between 2017 and 2022 were agricultural workers, according to OSHA data. Academics, occupational health specialists and advocacy groups are calling attention to the under-reported impact of climate change on this group from heatwaves.
Iowa Skipper Butterfly ‘Canary in Coal Mine’: A Warning Sign of Prairie Loss Consequences for Farmers, Wildlife Alike
Nearly 250 million acres of the Great Plains have been converted to cropland as of 2020. Farmers and wildlife both suffer from the depletion of prairies.
Nearly 250 million acres of the Great Plains have been converted to cropland as of 2020. Farmers and wildlife both suffer from the depletion of prairies.