Drought Takes a Toll on Farmers and Ranchers Across the Country
Producers and crops are feeling the heat.
Researchers Propose a New Way of Regulating Engineered Crops
NC State scientists say the current way of regulating genetically modified crops based on the process in which they were made is no longer helpful or useful.
The Future of Breadfruit in the Fight Against Food Insecurity
Study after study confirms breadfruit’s resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Unstable Global Rice Market Could Fuel Food Inflation
After years of bumper crops, heat and floods in Pakistan, China and India are raising the price of rice.
Mental Health Helpline Just for Farmers and Ranchers Launches in Five States
The AgriStress Helpline for Ranchers and Farmers is staffed 24/7 and is uniquely equipped to counsel members of the agriculture industry.
This Bill Could Help Alleviate Agriculture’s Labor Shortage
States and agricultural associations are calling on the US Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would provide important updates to the H-2A temporary workers program on which the industry has come to rely.
USDA Invests $300 Million to Help Farmers Transition to Organic Production
A new initiative aims to support growers and strengthen the organic food market.
When It Comes to Organic Farms, Size Matters
Larger organic farms are more likely to use fewer sustainable farming practices, a new study finds.
