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Meet the Scientists Hunting and Saving Wild Sunflower Seeds
Follow a pair of scientists as they hit the road in search of the sunflower’s wild cousins, which may hold the key to helping the crop thrive in the face of climate change.
These imperiled pollinators perform an estimated 80 percent of all plant pollination. Keep them buzzing by following our simple guide.
Get Involved! 4 Ways to Support Small Family Farms
These nonprofits devoted to helping independent American farmers are a great place to start.
No Land? No Problem. You Can Still Get Growing with Containers!
Don’t let a lack of acreage stop you from flexing your green thumb. Our potted-plant primer makes it possible to garden just about anywhere.
Insecticide Scare Causes Supermarket Giant Aldi to Pull Eggs From German Stores
The move is a precautionary as up to 10 million contaminated eggs may have found their way to the country.
Tyson and Other Meat Companies Linked to Biggest-Ever Dead Zone in the Gulf
Can putting pressure on the meat industry be the best way to impact the entire agricultural system?
Agriculture As A Required School Subject Is Gaining Popularity
The Philippines may require ag education in schools. Is the US next?
Mooooove Over Gene Simmons! Here Comes Genie the Calf
There’s a calf in Texas that looks just like Kiss bassist Gene Simmons. No, for real.
The Future of Fertilizer Might Lie With Insanely Precise Drones
A new system could figure out exactly how much fertilizer each plant needs – from the air.
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