Mother 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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Urgent Calls For Comprehensive Immigration Reform By NC Farmers
North Carolina ranks eighth in the nation for farming income.
To 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.
In 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.
Why 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.
Germ 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?
Study: African Farmers Have A Surprise Economic Weapon — Trees
A new study looks at the role that trees play in the lives of African farmers. They definitely provided more than shade.
Mayans Have Farmed The Same Way For Millennia. Climate Change Means They Can't
Climate change has brought erratic rainfall and poor harvests to Mexico's Yucatán peninsula, forcing local Mayan farmers to modernize their centuries-old farming practices.
Will Trump's Tough Talk On Immigration Cause A Labor Shortage?
In California, agriculture depends on immigrant labor. As Trump takes office, those involved in the state's huge farming industry are wondering how his hard-line stance will affect them.
EPA Sends 'Letter Of Concern' To Regulators Over Hog Farms
The civil rights office of the U.S.