High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
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As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Mike and Kayla Wintz lost their entire 11,000-acre ranch to a wildfire in the span of about two hours. They have since been gifted about $80,000 worth of hay, mostly from anonymous donors.
The cost of ground beef in the U.S. has soared in recent years and is forecast to jump even further in 2026. What gives?
With higher prices for beef, customers are looking for alternatives.
The bug forages grasses and causes "pasture dieback," which leaves patches of yellowing, weakened and dead turf.
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Migrant workers are in the U.S. legally under the H-2A visa, a federal program that allows foreign nationals to do temporary or seasonal agricultural work.
American farmers have struggled for years with high costs and low prices. A trade war with China worsened conditions and, while a deal between the countries offers some hope, it may not be enough.
Mary Immaculate Catholic School in Farmers Branch held a mock conclave Tuesday morning, where they elected their very own pope.
In Dallas, a growing coalition of urban farms, faith groups, and community leaders is tackling food insecurity, climate change and social inequities.
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?
A study by the National Milk Producers Federation, a group which advocates for dairy producers, indicates that eliminating immigrant labor would lead to a 90% increase in retail milk prices.
For many victims of the tornadoes, the hardest battle is to get money from their insurance companies.
The past 40 days have been challenging for the farmers and ranchers in Texas. According to the Texas Division of Emergency Management, more than 500 have reported storm and flood-related damage and loss.
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
Guinness World Records declared the record for the "behemoth blueberry" that's as big as a ping pong ball.
With so many animals hurt and killed North Texas rancher Garret Duvall says he was losing hope until he met a small calf crying for help.
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
Now, as the entire state sees blazing temperatures that only keep climbing, farmers are questioning if the whiplash-inducing weather will lead to another busted year.
"I think this whole process has gotten messed up," said Bill Glancy. "Our argument's not with the farmer. It's with the way the business community treats this thing."
The hot, dry summer caused one of the worst droughts in North Texas history, but August came in with a gift of rain for a large portion of the area.
