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Methane Emissions From Belching Cows Seen From Space

Satellite technology traced the source to a feedlot in California. It’s the first time methane... (more)

Shea Swenson
May 6, 2022
Insect Populations Are Shrinking. Big Agriculture and Climate Change Are to Blame

A new study finds that the number of insects, including important pollinators, has declined by... (more)

Shea Swenson
May 5, 2022
Your Cup of Coffee Is Brought to You By the Birds and...

Even a self-pollinating plant like coffee relies on a multitude of pollinators.

Shea Swenson
April 20, 2022
New Study Finds Antibiotics In Beef Cattle ‘Raised Without Antibiotics’

Researchers point to a lack of regulation as the problem.

Shea Swenson
April 14, 2022
US Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to California’s Proposition 12

The law requires pork sold in the state of California to not be raised using... (more)

Shea Swenson
April 1, 2022
The Giant Spider Heading to the East Coast Is Good News for...

Joro spiders may be a foe to arachnophobes, but they’re a friend to farmers dealing... (more)

Shea Swenson
April 1, 2022
FDA Approves First CRISPR Cows For Beef

The genome-edited cattle were bred to endure climate change, and their offspring will be used... (more)

Shea Swenson
March 23, 2022
Harnessing the Benefits of Wild Birds On Farms

Researchers found that fields with surrounding natural habitat experience less crop damage and lower food-safety... (more)

Shea Swenson
March 18, 2022
Antibiotic Commonly Used in Orchards Slows Cognition of Bumblebees

Streptomycin, often sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases, has several negative impacts on... (more)

Shea Swenson
March 11, 2022
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