US cowboys travel to Israel to help farmers harvest their crops: They have a God-given 'right' to this land
Montana cowboy John Plocher discusses his daring decision to go to Israel and help local farmers harvest their crops on 'Varney & Co.'
Dry climate in California ideal for farming agave, meeting demand for spirits
Agave plants thrive in dry climates, like those across California. The Golden State is rapidly growing with farmers eager to produce the plant for spirits.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
A man in South Korea died Tuesday after a robot was said to have mistaken him for a box and crushed him against a conveyor belt, police have said.
'Everyone is just trying to feed America'
The costs of farmland and feed for livestock have increased, making it difficult for family farmers to maintain their low prices of animal products, including meat and milk.
Louisiana citrus farmers brace for saltwater intrusion
Saltwater intrusion from the Gulf of Mexico has farmers who rely on water from the Mississippi River looking for ways to save their produce.
Farmland costs rise, pricing young farmers out of the market as age of farmers increase
As the average age of farmers continues to grow, farmers worry about replacing the next generation of food producers when many struggle to afford land and farm equipment.
Newly passed California law squeezes ‘lots of costs’ out of mom-and-pop pork producers
As U.S. pork producers are faced with higher operation costs amid California's Proposition 12, shoppers will soon have to pay up for the Democrat-led law, too.
Senate approves measure requiring companies to report tech investments in China, other 'countries of concern'
U.S. investors in Chinese tech firms would be required to report their stakes within two weeks to the Treasury Department, under a Senate-passed amendment.
Florida fisherman reels over new boating speed limits to protect endangered whales: ‘It’s just unsafe’
Deep sea fisherman and marina co-owner Captain Dylan Hubbard explains how "absurd, asinine, heinous" proposals for boat speed limits can hurt the outdoor recreation economy.
Senators direct US farmers to 'hold on and pray' as severe drought parches the Midwest
Republican Sens. Eric Schmitt and Markwayne Mullin urge the USDA to provide immediate assistance to Midwest farmers facing a historic drought season that could impact food prices.
US farmer warns ‘China is quietly taking over’ food security
While Congress' bill banning foreign adversaries from buying up U.S. farmland waits to be enacted, farmer John Boyd Jr. warned China is tapping into our infrastructure.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Researchers at Central State University in Ohio are working to develop traits in honeybees that would combat parasitic mites, one of the biggest causes of colony loss.
AI comes to the farm: New technology tackles acres of weeds quickly by using robotics and lasers
Carbon Robotics CEO spoke of his farming technology, the LaserWeeder, and what it offers farmers. AI powers the unit as it uses robotics and lasers to rid farms of weeds quickly.
USDA approves first 'lab-grown' meat to be sold to the public
The Department of Agriculture approved lab-grown meat producers UPSIDE Foods and GOOD Meat to sell their chicken products at retail in California.
Bunge, Viterra to merge to create global agribusiness giant
Bunge will buy Viterra for $8.2 billion. The acquisition will come alongside a $2 billion stock buyback and will merge ownership through a stock and cash deal.
US farmer tears into Biden administration over China, Russia payment claims: ‘A real slap in the face’
National Black Farmers Association President John Boyd Jr. is sounding the alarm on the Biden administration for sending money for American farmers to China.
Florida orange producers record worst year since 1930s
Florida farmers just reported the lowest orange crop yield in almost ninety years, after a devastating 2022 hurricane season. The ongoing battle against citrus greening disease has made a dire situation even worse.
Devastating wheat harvest looms as Kansas farmers deal with relentless drought
Kansas wheat farmers are grappling with an unforgiving drought ahead of harvest. The soil is so dry that is predicted a harsh drop in wheat production.
California teacher claims in viral TikTok she hatched baby chicks from Trader Joe's fertile eggs
A California teacher from the Bay Area has gone viral on TikTok after revealing she hatched baby chickens from fertile Trader Joe's eggs. A Youtuber from Indiana says she did the same.
GOP reps shred President Biden for 'absolutely' turning his back against US farmers
Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, and Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., criticize President Biden's green agenda and its impact on rural America as lawmakers prepare the 2023 Farm Bill.