What the Future of Almonds Looks Like in a Dry California
The state grows the vast majority of the global almond supply. As water becomes scarcer, what will happen to this versatile crop?
Meet the Modern Farmer Turning Manure Into Water
Why one Texas dairy farmer is going all in on cow waste.
Why Scientists Want to Bring Farming to Swampy Peatlands
Wet agriculture, called paludiculture, turns peatlands into productive growing areas.
Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Lawns
From No Mow May to pulling up the turf entirely, more people are saying goodbye to grass and hello to pollinator-friendly plantings.
Yes, the Government Really Does Stash Billions of Pounds of Cheese in Missouri Caves
The USDA has kept cheese and other dairy products in cold-storage caves for decades. But their purpose has shifted over the years.
President Biden Calls on Farmers to Double Crop in Face of Food Insecurity
The war in Ukraine has upended global markets, causing staples like wheat and sunflower oil to spike. How is the American government responding?
Measuring the True Amount of Food Loss on Farms
A free new tool from the World Wildlife Fund helps farmers measure how much crop loss is really happening in their fields.
USDA Renews People’s Garden with New Locations
The initiative is back and expanding, with a focus on food education in urban centers.
How the Bird Flu Outbreak Is Affecting Backyard Egg Sellers
Avian flu has been found in more than 30 states so far, with hundreds of commercial flocks infected. What can small producers do to protect themselves?
