Cows Have a Methane Problem. Dairy Farmers are Hoping New Innovations Can Help
Methane is 25 times as potent as carbon dioxide when it comes to trapping heat in the atmosphere, and a single cow can belch 220 pounds of it every year.
Building an Agri-hood: When the Development Revolves Around the Farm
Indigo, a new community outside of Houston, is a different type of residential development. Led by farmers, the project will be anchored by a 42-acre working farm.
New research suggests that gene-edited rice would likely survive in Martian soil, providing a staple crop to hungry colonizers.
‘There Is No Safety At All.’ Living and Farming in a War Zone
Farmers in Ukraine are dealing with landmines, occupied territories and cut-off transportation lines. The lack of food coming out of the region is contributing to global food insecurity. Despite the challenges, many farmers say they just want to return to their fields.
Colorado Becomes First State with Right-to-Repair Law
When it comes to agricultural equipment, the Centennial State has become the DIY State.
Farmer by Day, Rockstar by Night. How Del Barber Jumps Between Two Worlds
On his new album, Barber reflects on farming and family, using music to bridge the gap.
The New Farmer’s Almanac is an Intimate Log of a Changing Climate
The sixth volume of this annual work, the almanac tracks more than just the seasonal changes. It balances the practical and the emotional, for an entirely different look at the daily lives of farmers.
New Rankings Score Chocolate Companies on Environmental and Labor Issues
This year’s Chocolate Scorecard shows who is making progress in the chocolate industry and who is falling behind.
White House Proposes New Standards for ‘Product of USA’ Label
Meat, eggs and poultry would have to be raised and slaughtered within the US in order to earn the designation.
