Microbes, Mealworms and Seaweed Could Inform the Future of Cheese
Cheese has a hefty environmental footprint. Now, researchers are investigating ways to innovate one of our favorite foods—with help from some unlikely suspects.
Meet the Breeder On a Quest to Bring Genetic Diversity to US Tart Cherries
The US has a tart cherry problem. Amy Iezzoni, professor emerita at Michigan State University, is trying to change that.
Swift Intervention By Western States Is Keeping a Devastating Beetle at Bay
Scientists have modeled the projected spread of the Japanese beetle in Washington state, but they say management and public engagement can alter the outcome.
Plastic Mulch is Problematic—and Everywhere. Can We Do Better?
Plastic is used abundantly in agriculture, but it’s nearly impossible to dispose of sustainably. Researchers and growers are searching for solutions, and they're using strawberries to do it.
Watching Grass Grow … From Space
Knowing when your fields are an optimal length for grazing is crucial for grassland farmers or ranchers. Satellites may be the best way to get that information.
Sweet Corn on a Decades-Long Decline
New research shows a drop in processing sweet corn production in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest over the past 27 years.
