Agriculture

Can a watermelon be grown in the shape of a square? What do Olympic athletes like Michael Phelps eat for breakfast? Which island nation produces the most…

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The University of Missouri Extension is offering a series of courses aimed at helping women in agriculture.The courses are part of Annie's Project, a…

It's no secret that agriculture in the U.S. has gone through major changes in the past century. But let's focus in on ag labor for a second: back in 1900,…

A new report shows that the nation's worst drought in decades is getting worse again, ending an encouraging five-week run of improving conditions.The…

At this country store and café along Highway 63, local farmers, retired professors, blue-collar workers and families gather for breakfast every morning.…

Howard Audsley, who wears dark glasses and has his hair cut short in a crew cut, has been driving his Toyota truck through the state of Missouri for the…

On Friday, I left the rolling hills of Columbia, Mo., and headed northwest, to the flat farmland of Saline County. The purpose of the drive was to get a…

This is the latest installment of Harvest Public Media’s Field Notes, in which reporters talk to newsmakers and experts about important issues related to…