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Opinion: Does Adding Fungi to Soil Do More Harm Than Good?

The use of mycorrhizal fungi—fungi that grow on plant roots—as biofertilizers is becoming more common.... (more)

Miranda Hart
March 29, 2022
Maine Farmers Face a Crisis Over Forever Chemicals

Since discovering PFAS contamination on multiple farms last year, the state has served as a... (more)

Catie Joyce-Bulay
March 28, 2022
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation

Try this simple and effective tool to manage pests and boost soil health in your... (more)

Lindsay Campbell
March 27, 2022
Sri Lanka’s Organic Experiment Went Very, Very Wrong

Last year, the country implemented a countrywide ban on agrochemicals and fertilizers. It backfired—big time.

Shea Swenson
March 26, 2022
How Do You Store Your Seeds?

Glass jars, photo storage boxes and old library card catalogs all make excellent seed storage... (more)

Bridget Shirvell
March 25, 2022
Is the Global Agricultural Map In Need of a Redesign?

Researchers have reimagined a new layout that would maximize crop yields while reducing carbon emissions... (more)

Shea Swenson
March 24, 2022
Solar-Driven System Could Produce Electricity and Water in Desert Regions

The developing technology would help tackle food insecurity in arid locations.

Lindsay Campbell
March 22, 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
Banana Paper Could Help Fight a Common Potato Pest

Wrapping potato seed in organic material from banana plants disrupts the development of parasitic potato... (more)

Lindsay Campbell
March 17, 2022
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