The Next Harvest

Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high 07.10.2026 3:59 ↓

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? 30.09.2026 ↓

In the fight for affordable farmland, the winners are often not farmers at all.

The Next Harvest: Seeking Solid Ground 23.09.2026 3:58 ↓

KBIA’s award-winning news series returns to explore farmland access and preservation.

Cover crops can heal soil, but need time to take root 19.11.2025 3:59 ↓

Conservation methods can help rejuvenate farmland, but cost and quality are a concern.

Risky business: Farm safety net policies don't catch everyone 18.11.2025 3:59 ↓

Crop insurance provides some coverage for some farmers, but can often be an obstacle to sustainability.

An increasingly high-tech career: farming 22.10.2025 3:59 ↓

Precision agriculture tools aim to reduce impact on environment and save money.

Farming from the air: Drones offer flexibility and problem solving 15.10.2025 3:59 ↓

Aerial crop planting and treatment takes off across the Midwest.

Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest farmers 01.10.2025 3:59 ↓

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 30.09.2025 3:59 ↓

Local news series examines new agriculture methods.

You get what you pay for: Customers must weigh sustainability and costs 27.11.2024 4:00 ↓

Farmers say higher prices are essential to grow food that’s good for the environment

Farming sustainably comes with a financial cost 15.11.2024 4:30 ↓

Regenerative agriculture can make farmland resilient to climate impacts but requires a large initial investment.

After the bloom: Farmers develop products and markets for emerging crops 30.10.2024 3:59 ↓

Partnership among Missouri elderberry growers and researchers made the novel fruit a local success.

Going against the grain: Community support is a key element to scaling regenerative agriculture 16.10.2024 3:59 ↓

Farmers across the Midwest are adopting and troubleshooting sustainable farming practices together.

Regenerative farming practices require unlearning past advice 09.10.2024 4:14 ↓

The climate crisis threatens agriculture and calls for a change to the way the Midwest farms.

Farming among the trees: How perennial crops can help breathe life into depleted soil 25.09.2024 4:15 ↓

Incorporating perennials and trees on farms is a tenet of the regenerative agriculture movement.

Introducing 'The Next Harvest' 18.09.2024 3:59 ↓

KBIA News series explores what needs to change to sustain agriculture.