Agriculture

Bird flu has killed millions of hens in recent weeks, shrinking the supply of eggs and hiking up prices at grocery stores.

WCMU's David Nicholas spoke with Dr. Kimberly Dodd, Dean of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

The one-time payments could offer short-term support as many farmers grapple with less income and extreme weather.

Despite late summer drought conditions, Christmas tree farmers say this year's growing season was better than 2023.

Incoming president Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on products from countries such as China, Mexico and Canada. Many economists and commodity groups say these import taxes could boomerang and harm U.S. agriculture.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending farm workers get tested for bird flu if they have contacted infected animals, even if they have no symptoms.

Farmers are increasingly relying on off-farm jobs to supplement their farm income. Today about 84% of farm families rely on another part-time or even full-time job to stay in business.

With more high quality apples flooding the market, growers are trying new techniques for a better shot at selling fruit.

A bill gives the federal government more oversight to investigate the sale of agricultural land to those associated with countries like China. It's passing comes amid bipartisan national security concerns over Chinese business investments on American soil.

Federal income caps are excluding many agricultural workers from affordable housing, leaving developments with vacant units and workers without homes.