Proposed Hemp Bill Would Open Field Up to More Growers
The Hemp Advancement Act would enable people with prior drug convictions to participate in the growing industry, among other changes. But some producers say it would do more harm than good.
Farmers Struggle to Keep Up With the Rising Costs of Fertilizer
Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed as much as 300 percent since early 2021. Is there any relief in sight?
What Spending Five Months on Bed Rest in an Old Farmhouse Taught Me
Lessons on farming, love and patience.
What We Learned From the Nation’s First Hemp Survey
The USDA just released the results of the first-ever national hemp survey. Here’s what it entails.
US Farm Income Expected to Decrease In 2022
According to a new USDA report, producers will grapple with profitability as supply costs continue to rise and COVID-19 subsidies dwindle this year.
After considering the climate and the cost benefits of using local materials in the midst of a supply chain crisis, I opted for traditional construction methods when it came time to build my new barn.
Meet the Modern Farmers Who Went From Selling Wine to Picking Finger Limes
After early careers spent working in hospitality, Tamer and Claire Harpke now specialize in growing edible flowers, specialty citrus and microgreens for restaurants.
Will Laser-Weeding Robots Change Farming?
The latest tech innovation to land in the fields.
What Do Farmers Do During The Winter?
It’s not an off-season, that’s for sure, but many producers say winter work has become increasingly important.
