Kristofor Husted
Kristofor Husted is a senior reporter at KBIA in Columbia, Mo. Previously Husted reported for NPR’s Science Desk in Washington and Harvest Public Media. Husted was a 2013 fellow with the Institute for Journalism and Natural Resources and a 2015 fellow for the Institute for Journalism and Justice. He’s won regional and national Edward R. Murrow, PRNDI and Sigma Delta Chi awards. Husted also is an instructor at the Missouri School of Journalism. He received a B.S. in cell biology from UC Davis and an M.S. in journalism from Northwestern University.
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What it means to grow organic produce may be re-defined. Kristofor Husted reports on infighting in the organic world.Some farmers grow produce, not in…
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Many low-income families struggle to afford enough food. Moms and kids who qualify can participate in a federal program geared toward early development.…
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When heavy rains wash through farm country, chemicals from agricultural fields spill into small tributaries and eventually make their way to the Gulf of…
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In an effort to turn away from chemical pesticides, which have the potential to damage the environment, some farmers are looking in a new direction in the…
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Small firms are popping up in the rural Midwest that buy old barns to feed remodelers' demand for weathered wood. As more historic barns come down, is the iconic American rural landscape fading away?
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Farm income is down in the Midwest, according to a new report from the Federal Reserve, and that’s left more farmers relying on banks.Low prices for crops…
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The tiny farming town of Brookfield, Mo., isn't what it used to be. Local leaders are looking to revive it by encouraging small businesses and tempting young residents to stay in town.
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Midwest producers eager to get more products into Europe have cause for concern after the UK voted to leave the EU.U.S. agriculture has had its eyes on…
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Scientists have discovered a third instance of a so-called superbug, raising concerns about its spread.Researchers found E. coli bacteria that is…
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Researchers are trying to figure out what cows are saying to each other — and us. Often, it seems that cows moo to communicate that something is wrong, or different.