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Invasive Plant Species Still Widely Available Despite Ecological Consequences
A new study finds that many invasive and noxious plants are sold at 1,300 retailers nationwide, highlighting the importance of cultivating native species.
The Most Luxurious Spa is in Your Garden
Life is stressful and fancy spa treatments are expensive. You know what’s relaxing and effective? Ingredients from your own backyard.
USDA to Reimburse Dairy Producers for Pandemic-Related Losses
But will this help the dairy industry’s long-term prospects?
Smoke From Wildfires Can Impact Dairy Cows’ Milk Production
Bad news for cows and farmers in the West.
Report: EPA to Ban Use of Pesticide Chlorpyrifos
The controversial pesticide is already banned in several other countries.
First-Ever Declaration of Colorado River Water Shortage Will Affect Agriculture First
Just because this was expected doesn’t mean there’s a precedent.
USDA Awards $69 Million in Grants to Improve Food Access in Low-Income Communities
The 35 grant recipients will use the funds to help get fresh produce into the hands of those who need it most.
John Deere Moves Into Autonomous Tractors With Robots Startup Acquisition
The agricultural equipment giant sees a post-labor world.
Republican Senators Seek to Halt California’s Animal Welfare Rule
Having failed in court, this is the Republican party’s, and meat industry’s, last chance.
