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The U.S. trade war with China is coming at a tough time for American farmers, who are already dealing with lower crop prices and higher costs for farm necessities. Tariffs are likely to push crop prices further down, while increasing the costs for fertilizer and farm equipment.

Kansas wheat farmers will reap the smallest harvest in more than 60 years. Persistent drought withered much of the crop.

Religious institutions generally avoid taking a stance during election cycles, but the anti-abortion amendment in Kansas' August primary offers a rare chance for churches to make their positions known. Plus, a drought in Kansas is devastating this year's wheat harvest, even as prices are at a historic high.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine created high prices for wheat. But between drought and costly inputs, wheat farmers might not benefit from the booming market.

Russia's war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies, driving up demand and prices for wheat. But after months of drought, many western Kansas farmers won’t have a crop to sell.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cut off wheat exports, while drought conditions in the Great Plains will further reduce grain stocks. Reduced supplies could trickle down into higher prices for grocery list staples, such as bread and pasta.

Russia's war in Ukraine has disrupted global food supplies, driving up demand and prices for wheat. But after months of drought, many western Kansas farmers won’t have a crop to sell.

Hotter nights hurt growth of certain important Kansas crops like wheat and corn, and scientists are looking for new varieties that can take the heat.

Even as more people use flour baking during the pandemic, some wheat farmers may need help to break even this year.

Farmers in western Kansas are worried a spring blizzard that dumped as much as two feet of snow destroyed much of this year’s wheat crop. Kansas is the...

This year was a very good year for growing wheat, but that means it could be a very bad year for wheat farmers.There’s a glut on the global wheat market…

One in every five calories people around the world eat, comes from just one grain, wheat. And for generations the U.S. led the world in wheat exports.…