Frank Morris

Diesel prices soar as U.S. farmers preparing for harvest continue to feel squeezed

Frank Morris

Diesel prices have spiked just in time for corn and soybean harvests. Farmers need the fuel to bring in the crops, and many were already hurting, but there are factors offsetting this latest setback.
The battle over who should run the United States' 'Food for Peace' program

Frank Morris

After DOGE demolished US international food aid, farm state lawmakers resurrected Food for Peace under USDA. But hunger specialists say USDA is undermining the program's humanitarian mission.
Birders are excited! A brown booby has landed in Kansas City

Frank Morris

A tropical seabird way off course in deeply landlocked Kansas City has set off a birding frenzy. Even as the city hosts the World Cup, for some the most exotic visitor is a Brown booby.
Tornado outbreaks catch forecasters by surprise after National Weather Service cuts

Frank Morris

Staffing cuts forced the National Weather Service to cut early morning weather balloon launches. Then two tornado outbreaks this spring caught forecasters by surprise.