The Next Harvest

Jana Rose Schleis

A KBIA News Series exploring what needs to change to sustain agriculture. Reported and produced by Jana Rose Schleis.

17 Episodes

It’s hard getting into farming. But for many, retiring is harder.
11/11/2026
3:59
Farm groups help aging farmers pass the baton by offering financial — and practical — advice.
Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high
10/7/2026
3:59
A federal program promises to pay for farmland preservation. Few land owners in Missouri are taking advantage.
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Developers are buying up farmland. Will there be any left for young farmers?
9/30/2026
3:59
In the fight for affordable farmland, the winners are often not farmers at all.
The Next Harvest: Seeking Solid Ground
9/23/2026
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
11/19/2025
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
11/18/2025
3:59
Crop insurance provides some coverage for some farmers, but can often be an obstacle to sustainability.
An increasingly high-tech career: farming
10/22/2025
3:59
Precision agriculture tools aim to reduce impact on environment and save money.
Farming from the air: Drones offer flexibility and problem solving
10/15/2025
3:59
Aerial crop planting and treatment takes off across the Midwest.
Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest farmers
10/1/2025
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
9/30/2025
3:59
Local news series examines new agriculture methods.

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The Next Harvest

Jana Rose Schleis

17 Episodes

It’s hard getting into farming. But for many, retiring is harder.

Aging farmers and the government want to save farms, but for many the cost is too high

Developers are buying up farmland. Will there be any left for young farmers?

The Next Harvest: Seeking Solid Ground

Cover crops can heal soil, but need time to take root

Risky business: Farm safety net policies don't catch everyone

An increasingly high-tech career: farming

Farming from the air: Drones offer flexibility and problem solving

Solar arrays supply shade — and land — for Midwest farmers

KBIA’s ‘The Next Harvest’ returns to dig deeper into farming solutions