Iowa farmers offset losses by adding wind turbines to land
Over 6,000 wind turbines produce about 60% of Iowa's energy. They also help struggling farmers offset losses.
Over 6,000 wind turbines produce about 60% of Iowa's energy. They also help struggling farmers offset losses.
Many tractors use GPS to plant precise rows to avoid gaps and overlap. Farmers rely on it to plant more efficiently and precisely.
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
American farmers are considering use of high-tech tools powered by artificial intelligence. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff found that while inventors say these products will offset an ongoing agricultural labor shortage, some workers fear they'll be replaced.
Guinness World Records declared the record for the "behemoth blueberry" that's as big as a ping pong ball.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
European farmers have been dealing with ruined crops, loss of earnings and rising costs for the past few years.
In Belgium, roads have been blocked as farmers protest outside the European Union summit over European agriculture policies and increased taxes in certain countries. In France, farming tractors blocked lanes or entire sections of highways for miles. CBS News' Elaine Cobbe reports.
79 people were arrested as French farmers, 2 weeks into massive protests over taxes and agricultural policy, tried to enter a wholesale food market near Paris.
Farmers in France are burning tires, spraying government buildings with manure and shutting down roads leading to Paris as they protest for better prices for their products and more government support. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more from Paris.
2023 is on track to be the warmest year on record, according to the World Meteorological Organization. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff explores what 2024 could bring.
She earned enough in real estate to buy a pad in Florida, but Tomo-chan returned to her family farm outside Tokyo, determined to show struggling youngsters "they're not forgotten."
Hundreds of volunteers from outside Israel – and within – are harvesting fruit and vegetables from Israel's farms before the produce rots on the ground.
The U.S. will participate in the United Arab Emirates' declaration to promote sustainable agriculture, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff joins to unpack the overarching goals of the conference.
Between an ongoing drought and the unrelenting summer heat, farmers across much of the country have seen their crop growth dwindle. This fall they've had a smaller harvest at a big cost. Mark Strassmann reports.
Florida's citrus industry has been hit by bacterial disease and severe weather, affecting its annual yield. Farmers talked to CBS News' Cristian Benavides about the crop crisis.
One Mississippi peanut and cotton farmer saw crop losses of about $1.2 million.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has moved to end a farming deal with a subsidiary of a major Saudi dairy company. Since 2015, Fondomonte has pumped huge amounts of groundwater from beneath the earth's surface to grow alfalfa in the rural Arizona desert. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more.
In Colorado, we examine the growing movement of farmers fighting for the right to repair their own equipment. Then in New York, acclaimed choreographer Ayodele Casel shares her work preserving tap dance’s uniquely American history. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
In Colorado, a right to repair law has allowed farmers to repair their own equipment rather than having to wait for a dealer to service the equipment, which could take days. More states are considering similar legislation. Barry Petersen reports.
Farmers in a primary grape-producing area in Valencia, Spain, lost "their entire grape production in the middle of harvest season" after the hailstorm, according to the Association of Farmers of Valencia.
Indigo dye's beautiful color comes shrouded by an ugly history of slavery in South Carolina. But some are trying to help the largely forgotten crop make a comeback, and heal century-old wounds in the process. Mark Strassmann reports.
In some cases, American farmers aren't able to or allowed to repair the equipment they own. Right to repair laws are aiming to change that — and may have other implications. Barry Peterson has more.
Georgia is having its worst peach crop in nearly 70 years. CBS' Mark Strassmann reports farmers worry climate change could make it harder to grow peaches in the Peach State.
Food and agriculture leaders came together for the Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum in Chicago this week to address an array of challenges ranging from labor shortages to consumer health. Jesse Newman, food and agriculture reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to break down discussions from the forum.
Both the prosecution and the defense gave their closing arguments in Hunter Biden's gun trial on Monday after his lawyers said he would not be testifying.
More than 20 million people were under weather advisories for extreme heat as forecasts predicted another week of soaring temperatures.
In a pitch to service workers, former President Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on income earned as tips.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, detailed his alleged conversations with the New Jersey Democrat.
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Mayland on Sunday.
The Democratic National Committee said Monday that it plans to reimburse the federal government for First Lady Jill Biden's flights to attend the federal trial of her son, Hunter Biden.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said there had been 11 confirmed disasters so far this year with losses exceeding $1 billion, with the total price tag topping $25 billion.
U.S. Senator John Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, were involved in a two-vehicle crash in Maryland on Sunday.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
The average yearly cost of homeowners insurance, property taxes and utilities is up nearly $4,000 since 2020.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
The Democratic National Committee said Monday that it plans to reimburse the federal government for First Lady Jill Biden's flights to attend the federal trial of her son, Hunter Biden.
The plan would help some unauthorized immigrants who are married to American citizens, according to several sources.
GOP South Carolina Reps. Nancy Mace and William Timmons face primary challenges Tuesday, and Nevada Republicans to choose candidate to take on Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen.
In a pitch to service workers, former President Donald Trump vowed to end taxes on income earned as tips.
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
Health regulators says consumers should avoid eating shellfish from two states because they may contain paralytic toxins.
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
Four instructors affiliated with Iowa's Cornell College were injured in "a serious incident" while at a public park in China, the college said on Monday.
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
Six-time Grammy Award-winning musician Questlove is out with a new book "Hip-Hop is History" that explores the genre he helped influence.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
Grammy-winning artist Questlove has been making music professionally for more than 30 years. His new book "Hip-Hop Is History" traces the creative and cultural forces that helped turn hip-hop into what it is today.
Jonathan Groff talks about his role in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along." Groff, who plays composer Frank Shepard alongside co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, is celebrating his third Tony nomination.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to embed AI and ChatGPT in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
The Boston Celtics held Luka Doncic to only three points in the fourth quarter of their 105-98 victory over the Mavericks Sunday, taking a 2-0 NBA Finals lead as the series shifts to Dallas. Jeff Zillgitt, NBA reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to break down the action.
Senate Democrats could soon put legislation to a vote that is aimed at establishing a nationwide right to in-vitro fertilization. Earlier this year, the Alabama Supreme Court declared frozen embryos are considered children under state law. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for elections in the wake of his party's major losses to Marine Le Pen's far-right party in votes for the European Parliament. CBS News foreign correspondent Elaine Cobbe has more on Macron's decision.
The latest CBS News national poll has President Biden and former President Donald Trump running neck-and-neck among likely voters. Trump and Biden are also virtually tied in seven important battleground states, including Michigan, Pennsylvania and Arizona. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has more.
The jury in Hunter Biden's federal gun possession trial has begun deliberations after both sides rested their cases and presented closing arguments Monday. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.