California's peach growers are facing a tough season with production expected to drop. Clingstone peaches are hit the hardest, down 17%, while Freestone varieties are off by 9%.
Farm debt just hit a record $605 billion, and that's probably only part of the story. Equipment makers and cooperatives are lending money that official numbers might be missing.
Oregon FFA State Sentinel Callie Kostman says even when your opinion is very different from those you see on-line, it's important that the farming community sticks up for itself.
Local farmers have a shot at protecting their land while keeping it productive. A free workshop walks through how to apply for conservation funding this November.
Most states are passing restrictions on foreign farmland ownership, though experts say the real issue often comes down to perception versus actual risk.