How U.S. dairy trucking relies on immigrant labor
A study by the National Milk Producers Federation, a group which advocates for dairy producers, indicates that eliminating immigrant labor would lead to a 90% increase in retail milk prices.
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College student's classroom is farm where he works
At a time when college is unaffordable for many, some schools are re-imagining higher education, shifting their curricula from general knowledge to providing free training for specific jobs. Mark Strassmann reports from Merced, California.
Cuts to foreign food aid affecting U.S. farmers
President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, where much of the food is grown. Nikole Killion and Skyler Henry report.
"Super pigs" wreak havoc around U.S-Canada border
On the U.S.-Canada border, there's an epic battle between man and beast going on -- and it seems the beasts are winning. Large wild hogs are wreaking havoc on ranches and farmland on both sides of the border. Adam Yamaguchi reports.
Dairy farms face uncertainty amid immigration crackdown
According to the Department of Agriculture, more than 40% of the country's farm workers are undocumented immigrants. Camilo Montoya-Galvez traveled to a dairy farm in Wisconsin to report on the tension between cheap labor and the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Why U.S. ranchers and farmers are alarmed about Canada's "super pigs"
One expert says these so-called "super pigs" — wild boars that were deliberately bred with domestic pigs – are an "ecological trainwreck."
"Super pigs" pose risk to U.S. economy, experts say
The U.S. border with Canada is under new scrutiny, with both countries focused on increased migration as well as drug and weapons smuggling. But another concern is rising, especially among farmers and ranchers: so-called "super pigs." Adam Yamaguchi explains.
How migrant workers support U.S. food chain
President Trump spent much of his campaign vowing "mass deportations" of undocumented immigrants, and the first weeks of his term have been marked by public displays of immigration enforcement. It could pose a blow to multiple parts of the country's food supply chain, including the dairy industry, where more than half of the national workforce is undocumented.
Farmer recalls impact of 2018 trade war with China
Among the first Americans to feel the effects of the last trade war with China were farmers. While China's latest round of retaliatory actions does not target agriculture, some are preparing for the worst. Kelly O'Grady explains.
U.S. farm workforce threatened by Trump's deportation plan
About 42% of U.S. farm workers are undocumented, and Trump's plan to deport millions of migrants could uproot the industry's workforce.
Trump's deportation plan could hurt U.S. farms
Bird flu, climate change and rising costs are just a few of the issues threatening the U.S. farming industry. Now, President Trump's mass deportation plan could add to the challenges. Nancy Chen spoke with farmers who are voicing their concerns.
Farmers on Trump's immigration moves
President Trump's immigration plans to curb illegal crossings and increase border security could negatively impact farmers in the U.S. already navigating turbulent changes in the industry. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports.
New Jersey farmers struggle amid drought conditions
Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out.
New Jersey farmers face uncertainty amid drought
Before temperatures dip to single digits, the cranberry bogs at the Lee Brothers Cranberry Farm in South Jersey will have to be flooded to keep the fragile buds from drying out amid unprecedented drought conditions. Elaine Quijano explains.
Exclusive visit with Biden-pardoned turkeys
President Biden pardoned some poultry Monday morning, continuing a White House tradition dating back to the late 1980s. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe got to go on an exclusive visit with the fortunate feathered fowl.
"Mornings Memory": Perdue workers visit farms
In today's "Mornings Memory," we look back to 2002 when Perdue Farms chairman Jim Perdue stepped out of his office to work alongside his employees.
How a U.S. Army veteran went from battlefields to mushroom farming
Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.
Farm workers running their own farms
Len Ramirez of CBS News Bay Area covers a program that supports farm workers in becoming independent farm operators.
Climate change's effect on U.S. cities
One of the main points of discussion for world leaders meeting at this week's United Nations General Assembly is climate change. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Joe Holden and CBS News Colorado reporter Shaun Boyd discuss the impact and how it affects voters.
IoT and Edge AI – A force of change for Economy 4.0
AI is affecting every industry on earth and the global economy. Dive into how Edge AI and IoT are revolutionizing industries by bringing intelligent, connected devices to the forefront, enabling totally new applications, and fueling the shift to Economy 4.0.
EPA bans weedkiller, cites "serious risks" to unborn babies
The Environmental Protection Agency says the weedkiller known as DCPA poses a threat to unborn babies.
As America's farmers age, one program looks to cultivate new generation
Almost half the nation's farms are owned by farmers 65 and over, making them the oldest workforce in the U.S.
France's far-right takes lead in snap election
France's far-right party, National Rally, took a strong lead in the first round of the country's legislative elections, according to polling projections. CBS News' Eliane Cobbe is in Paris and breaks down the reaction.
New King Charles portrait vandalized by activists at London gallery
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
Iowa farmers offset losses by adding wind turbines to land
Over 6,000 wind turbines produce about 60% of Iowa's energy. They also help struggling farmers offset losses.
Trump working to arrange a summit between Putin, Zelenskyy
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks at the White House.
Maps show Ukrainian territories claimed by Russia
Russian troops currently control about 20% of Ukrainian territory, but the Ukrainian constitution forbids giving up territory or trading land.
Hurricane Erin likely to grow and bring dangerous rip currents to East Coast
Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.
Thousands of Taylor Swift tickets illegally resold by broker, FTC alleges
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly-sought Eras Tour.
Air Canada flight attendants end strike after tentative accord with carrier
The union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants says it's reached a tentative agreement with the carrier and their strike, which had entered its fourth day, is over.
Pediatrics group's COVID vaccine recommendations differ from CDC advice
The American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC have shared different recommendations for children getting COVID-19 vaccines. Here's what to know.
Venezuela deploying millions of militia after "outlandish threats" by U.S.
The U.S. military has also reportedly deployed several vessels to the southern Caribbean, as part of President Trump's crackdown on Latin American drug cartels.
Inmate set to die by nitrogen gas asks for firing squad, hanging instead
An Alabama death row inmate who is scheduled to be executed using nitrogen gas later this year is challenging the controversial method in an ongoing lawsuit.
Kentucky bans sale of "designer Xanax" targeted by multiple states
Bromazolam, or "designer Xanax," was responsible for nearly 50 deaths in Kentucky last year, officials said.