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Warren Buffett’s son worked on a farm instead of going to college—he’s now the chairman of $1 trillion Berkshire Hathaway
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Warren Buffett’s son worked on a farm instead of going to college—he’s now the chairman of $1 trillion Berkshire Hathaway
By Sydney LakeSeptember 23, 2026
A man holds a large white bag of feed with a herd of cows standing behind him.
Economy
Record beef prices are minting fortunes for ranchers—but straining the American farmers who fatten their cattle
By Sasha RogelbergAugust 11, 2026
A ‘MAGA Warrior’ Texas ag chief is publicly blasting the USDA over a flesh-eating pest threatening America’s beef supply
North America
A ‘MAGA Warrior’ Texas ag chief is publicly blasting the USDA over a flesh-eating pest threatening America’s beef supply
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 10, 2026
A soybean farmer inspects his crops in Maryland
Environment
Tariffs, war, and now a historic drought have converged into a ‘perfect storm’ for U.S. farmers and food prices
By Tristan BoveApril 21, 2026
The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers, and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season
Economy
The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers, and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 16, 2026
A man stands amidst a field of corn.
Economy
Fertilizer prices soar as Strait of Hormuz tensions rise—forcing U.S. farmers to rethink spring planting
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 12, 2026
Meet the Land O’Lakes exec bringing AI to the heart of American farming
C-Suite
Meet the Land O’Lakes exec bringing AI to the heart of American farming
By Ruth UmohNovember 21, 2025
Rural America’s farm economy is struggling with its own K shape, as government payouts rocket to crisis levels
Economy
Rural America’s farm economy is struggling with its own K shape, as government payouts rocket to crisis levels
By Jason MaNovember 17, 2025
Farmers feel betrayed as China dangles millions of tons of soybean purchases over the U.S. to get an edge in the escalating trade war
Economy
Farmers feel betrayed as China dangles millions of tons of soybean purchases over the U.S. to get an edge in the escalating trade war
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezNovember 10, 2025
U.S. cattle faces a growing threat from a protected species of vulture spreading north amid climate change — ‘They just basically eat them alive’
North America
U.S. cattle faces a growing threat from a protected species of vulture spreading north amid climate change — ‘They just basically eat them alive’
By Joshua A. Bickel, Melina Walling and The Associated PressNovember 1, 2025
Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford speaks at MPW
Conferences
Beth Ford says ‘we need more legal immigration’ to help American farmers because a lack of labor could trigger a ‘black swan event’
By Dave SmithOctober 14, 2025
Farm bankruptcies are soaring amid low crop prices, while Trump considers bailout of up to $14 billion
Economy
Farm bankruptcies are soaring amid low crop prices, while Trump considers bailout of up to $14 billion
By Jason MaOctober 4, 2025
Tariff instability and a break with China is hitting American companies hard, and homegrown manufacturer John Deere is no exception
Economy
Tariff instability and a break with China is hitting American companies hard, and homegrown manufacturer John Deere is no exception
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezSeptember 4, 2025
Dozens of eggs roll along a conveyor belt
Finance
The USDA says egg prices could jump another 41% this year. Just last month, the increase was predicted to be 20%
By Josh Funk, Josh Boak and The Associated PressFebruary 26, 2025
Hens at a poultry farm
Health
Experts sound the alarm as Ohio farmworker’s bird flu sparks fear it’s the next pandemic
By Lindsey LeakeFebruary 13, 2025
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