A SkyMall For Farmers Would Have Fish Bubblers And Poop-Powered Coolers
A milk chiller run on manure. A sun-powered pond aerator. These are some of the creative ideas that could change the game for the world's poorest farmers.
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Climate Nerd Loves Science But Admits 'Only God (Is) Sure 100 Percent'
Armed with a Ph.D from Columbia University, Ousmane Ndiaye wants to tell farmers when the rain will (and won't) fall. But he's the first to say he's not always right.
Startups Connect Vermont's Farmers To Urban Markets
Several firms are helping Vermont's small, organic farmers distribute their products outside the state's borders. Buyers in cities like Boston and New York get food they can trace back to the farmer.
Farmers Stage Massive Tractor Protest In Paris
More than 4,000 French farmers took to the streets over falling food prices. The protests are a fallout of EU's agricultural struggle to stay competitive globally.
DIY Tractor Repair Runs Afoul Of Copyright Law
Like a lot of machines, tractors are increasingly run by computer software that has proprietary locks. But if farmers break those locks to fix their John Deere, they are also breaking the law.
Family Farms Turn To Pizza For Fast Cash And Customers
Small farmers have been struggling for years with low commodity prices and rising production costs. But throughout the Midwest, a new farm-to-table strategy is giving a boost to some farmers.
California's War Over Water Has Farmer Fighting Farmer
Drought-stricken Central Valley farmers are pointing fingers at the Sacramento Delta, where water still flows reliably. There's more pressure than ever to change a long-standing water rights system.
Indian Farmer's Apparent Suicide Sparks Political Backlash
Gajendra Singh was found hanging from a tree at a political rally in New Delhi earlier this week. His presumed suicide has become a cause célèbre for the country's disaffected farmers.
From War To Plow: Why USDA Wants Veterans To Take Up Farming
Sara Creech's nursing career fell apart after she returned from Iraq with PTSD. She found purpose — and a new path — on the farm. Now, the USDA is giving veterans like her more financial support.
Alaska Farmer Turns Icy Patch Of Tundra Into A Breadbasket
Warmer temperatures in Alaska are giving farmers flexibility to plant a wider range of crops over a longer growing season. One farmer says the secret to his bounty is soil enriched by flooding rivers.