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How agriculture is coping with this summer’s drought

How agriculture is coping with this summer’s drought

For farmers, the summer of 2021 is the best of times and the worst of times. Big farms that plant corn and soybeans are coping with the drought. But it’s a different story for small growers.
by Chris Farrell, Rachel Yang and Alex Cheng

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State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback

State Fair won't mandate masks, receives pushback

Organizers are strongly encouraging people to wear face masks and will require them in some cases. “Mandating masks fairgrounds-wide would be extremely difficult for our organization to enforce, so we are urging you to pitch in and do what’s right,” says health guidance from the fair.
by Mark Zdechlik and Will Matuska

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Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach

Data of more than 40 million exposed in T-Mobile breach

T-Mobile says about 7.8 million of its current postpaid customer accounts' information and just over 40 million records of former or prospective customers who had previously applied for credit with the company were involved in a recent data breach.
by The Associated Press

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To mandate or not? Employers get urgent about vaccinations

To mandate or not? Employers get urgent about vaccinations

With the delta variant spreading, more companies are mandating that employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus, but some are still hoping bonuses will do the trick.
by Andrea Hsu

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‘Micro-farmers’ face drought without safety net

‘Micro-farmers’ face drought without safety net

Some farmers who work just a few acres of land without crop insurance or other programs designed to help much larger operations are facing the dual challenges of adverse weather and the ongoing pandemic.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Tackling inequality with basic income initiatives

Tackling inequality with basic income initiatives

Universal basic income and many of its derivatives have gained traction over the last few years. Guest host Chris Farrell talked with two experts about the benefits of these programs, challenges and lessons learned. 
by Chris Farrell and Ariana Rosas

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Well drillers struggle to keep up with demand for water

Well drillers struggle to keep up with demand for water

The drought is drying up wells in some parts of the state, but that’s just one of the factors that have well-drilling contractors scrambling to keep up with demand, and some customers waiting months for a new well.
by Dan Gunderson

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