/tags/farming Farming en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-20/missouri-alternative-health-plans-farmers The Farm Bureau aims to reach an underinsured population, but without government oversight. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-06-20/missouri-alternative-health-plans-farmers Jana Rose Schleis /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/roundup-pesticide-debate-continues-after-bayer-backed-bill-fails A bill that would have insulated Bayer and other chemical companies from some lawsuits failed when bipartisan opposition arose in the Missouri Senate. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2025-06-04/roundup-pesticide-debate-continues-after-bayer-backed-bill-fails Evy Lewis /economy-business/2025-05-29/farmers-continue-debt-2025-cause-concern Farmers continued to take on more debt through the first quarter of 2025, prolonging a trend from last year. That’s as farm incomes have shrunk over the last couple of years, and some worry President Trump’s tariffs could make economic conditions tougher. Thu, 29 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-05-29/farmers-continue-debt-2025-cause-concern Will Bauer /2025-03-24/usda-organic-label-alternative-farmers-consumers Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT /2025-03-24/usda-organic-label-alternative-farmers-consumers Harshawn Ratanpal - KBIA and The Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-03-06/after-losing-its-community-garden-ujima-finds-ways-to-grow Ujima maintains two urban farms in north St. Louis. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:03:54 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-03-06/after-losing-its-community-garden-ujima-finds-ways-to-grow Danny Wicentowski /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-03-06/missouri-gentle-barn-heartbreak-animal-deaths The 2017 escape of the St. Louis Six brought the Gentle Barn to Missouri. Its abrupt closure left volunteers abandoned and grieving. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 11:00:00 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-03-06/missouri-gentle-barn-heartbreak-animal-deaths Danny Wicentowski /health-science-environment/2025-02-27/midwest-farmer-promised-money-new-delivery-truck-trump-froze-funds Farmers, nonprofits and state agencies received almost $3 billion in grants from the Inflation Reduction Act in Missouri, Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. But recent federal funding freezes have recipients concerned they won’t end up receiving money. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-02-27/midwest-farmer-promised-money-new-delivery-truck-trump-froze-funds Kavahn Mansouri, Kate Grumke — The Midwest Newsroom and Harvest Public Media /economy-business/2025-02-19/trumps-tariffs-raise-alarms-illinois-farm-industry The state ranks fifth in the country for agricultural product exports worth $10.6 billion, according to the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2025-02-19/trumps-tariffs-raise-alarms-illinois-farm-industry Amy Yee /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-12/an-urban-farm-in-north-st-louis-is-producing-more-than-fresh-produce Antajuan Adams is the owner and co-director of New Roots Urban Farm in north St. Louis. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 21:27:38 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-12/an-urban-farm-in-north-st-louis-is-producing-more-than-fresh-produce Jada Jones /health-science-environment/2024-12-05/you-get-what-you-pay-for-customers-must-weigh-sustainability-and-costs Farmers say higher prices are essential to grow food that’s good for the environment. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-12-05/you-get-what-you-pay-for-customers-must-weigh-sustainability-and-costs Jana Rose Schleis