farmers

Wheat prices down 25% this year

Marketplace  Fri, 12/09/2011 - 08:53

Farmers are hurting as wheat prices drop, but it doesn't necessarily mean the price of bread and cereal for consumers will also fall.


 

Gates Foundation Awards $120 Million to Help Small Farmers

PND - Philanthropy News Digest  Thu, 10/15/2009 - 22:50

The grants will support investments in developing better seeds, improving access to markets, and policies to help small farmers around the world grow enough to lift themselves out of hunger and poverty....


 

Most Average Joes don't belong in commodities

USATODAY.com Money - Waggoner  Thu, 08/13/2009 - 21:16

You've probably never thought, "My portfolio needs more pork," or, "Let's add some sugar to these stocks." And there's a reason for that.

It's what farmers call "stupid." In most cases, the only ones getting rich from commodity funds are the people who sell them.


 

Bumper corn and soy crops predicted

Marketplace  Tue, 08/12/2008 - 12:59

Grain prices could fall as farmers are on pace to produce some of the largest corn and soy crops in history.

Senior business correspondent Bob Moon asks if that means lower consumer prices.


 

Wal-Mart looks local to save on shipping

Marketplace  Wed, 07/02/2008 - 13:17

The mega-retailer is set to become the nation's largest buyer of locally grown produce with a promise to purchase $400 million worth of crops from local farmers.

Sam Eaton reports.


 

Farmers negotiate trickier balancing act

Marketplace  Mon, 03/31/2008 - 14:32

An Agriculture Department report says farmers are planning to plant more soybeans than last year. As they're getting ready for the planting season, those farmers are trying to navigate some complicated finances.

Adriene Hill reports.