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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We all learned it as kids: Old MacDonald has a farm and on that farm he has a cow that says “moo.” But why? Why do cows moo? It's among the most pressing…
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A coalition of more than 200 agriculture groups wrote an open letter urging Congress to approve the trade deal, saying it'll help U.S. farmers stay competitive in an increasingly crowded world market.
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A new genetically engineered corn variety developed by one of the world’s largest seed companies won’t undergo the same review by regulators as other GMO…
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Cotton fabric has been a staple in our closets for decades. But times are tough for farmers in the U.S. cotton belt: They’re caught in the middle of a…
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Americans are buying less beef. That’s why some ranchers want to pay for more ads to boost sales--but that has ignited a food fight in cattle country.…
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Midwest farmers are expected to plant a huge corn crop this year. As Harvest Public Media’s Kristofor Husted reports, that could impact the farm…
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Nutrition guidelines for school lunches remain a sticking point in Congress.Some schools say nutrition standards pushed by Michelle Obama are too…
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Schools in Kansas spent nearly $2 million on local food during the 2013-14 school year. Harvest Public Media’s KristoforHusted reports the U.S. Department…
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A group of scientists and environmentalists are calling for an independent review of the chemicals found in the popular herbicide Roundup.Agriculture…
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The U.S. symbolically signed on to the biggest global trade partnership in history Thursday morning local time in New Zealand. Harvest Public Media’s…