Tag: farmers

"Peace, compassion and justice for those who have suffered, that's what the United States should stand for."

These workers play vital roles in the U.S. economy, erecting American buildings, picking American apples and grapes, and taking care of American babies. Oh, and paying American taxes.

"The GOP Farm Bill is a disaster for people and the planet."

Drift of the pesticide dicamba has been linked to crop damage in 25 states this year.

The lawsuit hopes permanent injunctions will be placed on these large companies, forcing them to stop selling and marketing their dicamba herbicide.

Any farmer can tell you it's hard work. Now imagine climate change – and no safety net.

Turns out corn farmers south of the border know more about trade than the U.S. president.

The USDA hopes by making these changes we will see an increase in participation in the National Organic Program.

The time to make it happen is now. This will build capital based on trust and a common vision of a shared future.

Programs across the country are trying to make it easier for new farmers to get started and put down roots. Here's why: There's only one farmer under 35 for every six over 65. By 2030, one-quarter of America's current farmers will retire.