Cattle ranchers hurt by low beef sales
October 27, 2009
Marketplace Morning Report

Americans have been cutting back on steaks and hamburgers, which means cattle ranchers get less money for their cows.

Oregon's Mushroom Crop Attracts Pickers
October 19, 2009
NPR's Morning Edition

Every October Oregon becomes a mecca for mushroom pickers. In the past, most have ties to southeast Asia, where harvesting the forest is part of traditional culture. Because of the tough economy, less experience pickers are showing up to try to make money. Some mushrooms are worth more than $700 a pound on the international market.

Winemakers want you, man!
August 14, 2009
Marketplace Morning Report

The recession has cut into wine sales in restaurants, so winemakers are trying to find ways to attract new buyers, including one market the business had previously written off. Ethan Lindsey reports.

Health care workers get state support
February 13, 2009
Marketplace Money

Oregon residents can get paid through Medicaid if they become official caretakers for family members. Ethan Lindsey reports how some home care workers get help from the state, and how the recession might affect the job.