Nov 27th, 2008 · Most likely your turkey traveled by truck to get to your grocer. That trip probably started in a state like Minnesota or North Carolina, which are leading turkey producers. The cranberries are most likely from Wisconsin or Massachusetts, two states that produce more than 80 percent of the nation's cranberries. But the National Resources Defense Council suggests that many ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner can be found at local farmers markets.
Nov 24th, 2008 · Brazil is the third largest producer of wheat, so what happens if farmers can't get credit? Brian Willott, a farmer in Brazil and former commodities analyst, talks about why frozen credit lines spell trouble for the global food crisis.
Nov 22nd, 2008 · No, Iowa, the campaigning is not over, it's only just begun. Iowan farmer and cattleman Bill Couser talks to Andrea Seabrook about the recent visits to the Hawkeye state by 2012 presidential hopefuls.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Until just a few months ago, farmers in Argentina were thriving like never before. Now, they are facing the pressures of a worsening international economy, as well as drought. Demand for crops is plummeting as costs for fertilizers, herbicides and other necessities have gone up.
Nov 19th, 2008 · Many U.S. farmers struggle to meet their health care costs. A recent survey by the nonprofit Access Project says farmers pay twice as much as nonfarmers for insurance and out-of-pocket expenses. As small business owners, they have few options and often buy insurance as individuals.
Nov 14th, 2008 · A dearth of shipping containers connects a homeowner in Philadelphia, a grocery shopper in Japan and a farmer in North Dakota, and underscores the interdependence of producers, consumers and economies around the world.
Nov 11th, 2008 · Egypt's capital city is blanketed by an inky haze of pollution that on its worst days can bring noxious, throat-burning fumes. Most people blame the black cloud on farmers burning agricultural waste. While the government has made some progress in trying to reduce the smog level, it has a long way to go.
Nov 11th, 2008 · Egypt's capital city is blanketed by an inky haze of pollution that on its worst days can bring noxious, throat-burning fumes. Most people blame the black cloud on farmers burning agricultural waste. While the government has made some progress in trying to reduce the smog level, it has a long way to go.