Is Agroforestry the Key to Hardier Row Crops?
The practice includes methods of interplanting crops with trees and shrubs to help the soil and provide buffers from extreme weather. Proponents say it’s a traditional technique to which we should return.
The Fertilizer Shortage Will Persist in 2023
Farmers need improved access to fertilizer to avoid a food crisis, but high costs and low supply of fertilizer will continue for another year.
As COP27 Comes to a Close, Agriculture Initiatives Are Top Priority
Representatives have spent the past two weeks focused on how to mitigate the effects of climate change. Three of the big initiatives focus on agriculture and food production.
Farmers of Color Are Suing the US Government
Congress pledged $4 billion to Black and minority farmers, but reversed its decision after public pressure. Now, those farmers are suing.
Egg Whites Could be the Key to Cleaning Our Oceans
A new study found that the breakfast staple can effectively filter microplastics from water.
It’s Another Less-Than-Fruitful Year for Cranberries
The Thanksgiving staple may be in short supply this year.
Water Treatment Plants Are Ineffective at Removing Forever Chemicals
In a new study, PFAS compounds were found in both untreated and treated water across the site, complicating the benefits of reusing wastewater for crop irrigation.
Scientists Get to the Core of the Honeycrisp Apple
Cornell University researchers have successfully mapped 97 percent of the apple’s genome, a boon for breeders working on future varieties.
How Plant Hormones Could Be Used to Increase Crop Yields
Scientists recently discovered a new family of hormones that could help boost the output of stressed plants.
