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The Surprising Home of Arbor Day Celebrates 150 Years of Planting Trees
Nebraska City wasn’t known for trees. That is, until a former US Secretary of Agriculture moved there and brought his tree-planting mission with him.
A Shift to Farming Made Our Ancestors Shorter
Humans lost inches in height when they switched from hunting and foraging to farming, likely due to malnourishment.
In Oregon, Klamath Tribes Oppose Water Release for Farmers
Members of the Klamath Tribal community argue that the federal government prioritizing agriculture comes at the expense of native fish populations.
One-Third of Ukraine’s Farmland Won’t Be Cultivated or Harvested This Year
The vast devastation of crops and infrastructure due to the war is threatening the country’s food security.
Opinion: Raising Cattle on Native Grasses Benefits Farmers, Wildlife and the Soil
Growing native grasses as cattle forage is an example of working lands conservation—balancing human use of the land with conservation goals.
Manure Supplies Running Low as Global Fertilizer Crisis Brews
Recent sanctions on Russia, a major exporter of potash, ammonia, urea and other soil nutrients, has farmers searching for alternative fertilizers for their spring planting season.
What a Nuclear Winter Would Mean for Food Production
A new study finds that agricultural production and food gathering in high latitude countries would be impossible in the face of such a crisis.
The Demand for Dairy Semen Is Drying Up
Dairy semen sales have slumped to a 17 year low as more farmers start raising cattle for beef instead.
How Would a Potential Dockworkers’ Strike Affect Agriculture?
There’s turmoil at two of the busiest ports in the country.
