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Suzanne Hogan/KCUR 89.3Area food banks have seen increased demand during the coronavirus pandemic. Gleaning is one of the ways they get fresh produce into the hands of those who need it. -
The COVID-19 pandemic has farmers facing unprecedented challenges, and this has some worried about a mental health crisis in this community.
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An executive order shores up the country’s meat production amid concerns about safety at meatpacking plants during the coronavirus pandemic -
As millions of people file for unemployment, some farmers are scrambling to find workers.
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The lawsuit accuses Smithfield of refusing to change its practices at its plant in Milan, Missouri, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Industry leaders have warned that shoppers may soon have a hard time finding meat at the grocery store, but it is farmers who are most likely to bear the brunt of closures.
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Farmers and ranchers were devastated by a long that ended in 2012. Tribes are working the state and other partners to plan for how to deal with the next drought.
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Veterinary labs routinely test for diseases using the same equipment as medical labs, and now that equipment is being used to screen for the new coronavirus.
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Many dairy farmers have struggled in recent years, causing some to rethink their business. One dairy in Iowa is inviting visitors to spend the night in…
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Near-record precipitation last year has set the stage for renewed flooding along the Missouri River and its tributaries, according to a forecast released…
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The KCUR news staff presents the State of Kansas City series as a look ahead to 2020 on topics of importance to the region. Find the State of Kansas City…
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TOPEKA, Kansas — Personal income growth in Kansas is below the national average, due in large part to troubles in the agriculture industry, which makes up…
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A tentative agreement easing trade restrictions with China seems like great news for farmers, who’ve been pummeled by the trade war. Some farmers, though,…
