September 1, 2022

There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that

New farmer Bobbi Wilson stands on land in southern Oregon where she is prepping the land to grow vegetables. Bobbi Wilson Bobbi Wilson is about […]
September 1, 2022

Droughts are hitting cattle ranchers hard — and that could make beef more expensive

Cattle graze amid drought conditions near Ojai, Calif., on June 21. Drought in parts of the country have forced some ranchers to slaughter their cattle […]
August 31, 2022

Support for labor unions in the U.S. is at a 57-year high

Employees of HarperCollins Publisher participate in a one-day strike outside the publishing houses offices in Manhattan on July 20, 2022 in New York City. Spencer […]
August 30, 2022

Infrequently Asked Fair Questions: What happens to all the manure at the Minnesota State Fair?

For this year’s Minnesota State Fair, MPR’s All Things Considered will be featuring a series called “Infrequently Asked Questions.” MPR News reporters will try to […]
August 30, 2022

Data centers, backbone of the digital economy, face water scarcity and climate risk

Data centers have become integral to a global economy that's powered by digital information. However, many of the facilities depend on water to keep from […]
August 30, 2022

How to stay protected from student loan scammers on the prowl

This Oct. 8, 2019, photo shows the Apple Pay app on an iPhone in New York. Experts warn that digital wallet services like Apple Cash […]
August 29, 2022

Minneapolis council members visit Black-owned businesses, gain feedback on city efforts

During a “Black Business Van Tour” Monday morning, Minneapolis city council members LaTrisha Vetaw, Andrea Jenkins, Elliot Payne and Jamal Osman made stops at three […]
August 29, 2022

Fargo firm builds a diverse workforce

When Mike Arntson walks through the sprawling, noisy factory floor at Cardinal Glass in Fargo, he calls everyone he sees by name, exchanging waves or […]
August 26, 2022

A Chipotle restaurant in Michigan becomes the first in the chain to unionize

A Chipotle sign hangs outside the chain restaurant in Pittsburgh on Feb. 8, 2016. In June 2022, employees of the Augusta, Maine, Chipotle filed a […]
August 26, 2022

Lawsuit alleges Whole Foods has antibiotics in its beef labeled antibiotic-free

A pedestrian wears a mask while walking past a sign for a Whole Foods Market in San Francisco, Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Jeff Chiu/AP Several […]