Farming study highlights climate-resilient practices
A new study examines how small farms can profit from climate-resilient agricultural practices.
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Russia-Ukraine war worsens fertilizer crunch, risking food supplies
The Russia-Ukraine war pushes up the price of natural gas, a key ingredient in fertilizer, and has led to severe sanctions against Russia, a major exporter of fertilizer.
Winston Weaver blaze darkened outlook for farmers struggling with fertilizer prices
Local farms are part of a global economy. A worldwide surge in fertilizer prices has made that clear. And for this region, the Winston Weaver fire has made matters worse for many farmers.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine may cause havoc for wheat-importing Mideast nations
Last year, the region imported more than 36 million metric tons of wheat, mostly from Russia and Ukraine. The concern is that Russia's war in Ukraine could disrupt supplies and drive up prices.
North Carolina is once again the nation's top producer of sweet potatoes
North Carolina is once again the nation's top producer of sweet potatoes, a title it's held since 1971.
Most nations are promising to end deforestation, but skeptics want proof
More than a hundred countries just promised to protect and restore forests. Similar pledges in the past have not succeeded, but forest advocates hope that this effort can learn from past mistakes.
India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now?
India is repealing controversial farm laws that sparked a year of protest from farmers. Analysts say it's both a victory for nonviolent resistance, and a shrewd political move.
State leaders discuss health care access for farmworkers ahead of National Rural Health Day
Ninety percent of North Carolina's farmworkers are uninsured. The same percentage isn't comfortable speaking English.
As Rural Areas Lose Population, Job Pool For Agriculture Shrinks
Rural America lost more population in the latest census, highlighting an already severe worker shortage in the nation's farming and ranching regions and drawing calls from those industries for immi
The Devastating Drought Across The West Could Mean An Increase In Farmer Suicides
A Colorado analysis found farmer suicide rates rise in tandem with increased drought. Experts say a big challenge is that there are few counsellors and many guns in rural areas.