Climate-Change Bill Addresses Importance of Rural, Supporters Say
Senator and presidential candidate Cory Booker has introduced legislation that puts rural America at the center of addressing climate change, supporters say.
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Author Q&A: American History, as Told through Beef
The beef industry literally and figuratively reshaped the American landscape. A new book explores the evolution of the cattle business, from the displacement of American Indians, the rise of ranchers, the ascendancy of meatpackers, and its…
Commentary: U.S. Needs Clear Rules on Genetically Engineered Crops
Three separate agencies now try to address the complexities of genetically engineered crops with a patchwork of regulations based on outdated legislation. With billions of dollars of crops at stake, we need a better approach.
In the Midst of Natural and Economic Turmoil, Farmers Battle Internal Storms
Chris Dykshorn made the most of running his family farm. But the economic and physical stress of the work took their toll. Now Dykshorn's wife, Amber, is telling her story to raise awareness of the mental-health needs of farmers and their…
USDA Grant Program Supports Farmer Mental-Health Networks
After lying fallow for more than a decade, the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network grants program gets off the ground this year.
Farming’s Economic Troubles Go Much Deeper than Floodwaters
Flooding and trade wars have intensified weaknesses that have long swirled under the media's radar. Recent crises remind many of the worst days of the 1980s.
House Budget Rejects Trump’s Proposed Cuts for Rural Programs
The budget bill also blocks the Department of Agriculture from moving two research agencies from Washington, D.C., to the Kansas City region. But the Senate has yet to take up any budget legislation.
Brazilian Corp. Wins Big Contracts from Farmer Bailouts
JBS, a Brazilian-owned meat packer, has won a quarter of the $300 million the USDA will spend to offset American farmer losses caused by the trade war. USDA's Sonny Perdue says the contracts will help U.S. farmers by supporting prices.
Commentary: What if Ag Systems Valued Farmers and Consumers?
The primary beneficiaries of today’s commercial food production system are corporations. The farm crisis offers us a chance to change.
How a Top Chicken Company Cut Off Black Farmers, One by One
The Trump administration has weakened legal protections for farmers and eased off enforcing rules on powerful meat companies.