Agriculture

Some experts worried millions of hogs would never make it into the food supply, but so far, farmers have largely avoided having to take extreme measures.

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.

The lawsuit accuses Smithfield of refusing to change its practices at its plant in Milan, Missouri, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

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.

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.

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.

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…

Near-record precipitation last year has set the stage for renewed flooding along the Missouri River and its tributaries, according to a forecast released…

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…

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…