The Next Harvest

Wednesdays

Hosted by Jana Rose Schleis

A KBIA News Series exploring what needs to change to sustain agriculture. Reported and produced by Jana Rose Schleis.

Latest Episodes

Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high

A federal program promises to pay for farmland preservation. Few land owners in Missouri are taking advantage.
Developers are buying up farmland. Will there be any left for young farmers?

In the fight for affordable farmland, the winners are often not farmers at all.
The Next Harvest: Seeking Solid Ground

KBIA’s award-winning news series returns to explore farmland access and preservation.
Cover crops can heal soil, but need time to take root

Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but cost and quality are a concern.
Risky business: Farm safety net policies don't catch everyone

Crop insurance provides some coverage for some farmers, but can often be an obstacle to sustainability.
An increasingly high-tech career: farming

Precision agriculture tools aim to reduce impact on environment and save money.
Farming from the air: Drones offer flexibility and problem solving

Aerial crop planting and treatment takes off across the Midwest.
Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest farmers

Experiments in agrivoltaics offer a respite to extreme heat, and provide land access for new farmers.
KBIA’s ‘The Next Harvest’ returns to dig deeper into farming solutions

Local news series examines new agriculture methods.
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