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Meet the Farmer Helping Black Kentuckians Return to Their Agricultural Roots
The initiatives of one burgeoning social enterprise give Black-owned farms a platform while connecting them to a wider swath of locals and visitors.
First Vaccine for Honey Bees Approved by USDA
The federal agency is abuzz with the conditional vaccine approval, the first of its kind for an insect.
Feed Ingredient for Dairy Cows Could Prove Harmful
Palm kernel product imported for use on New Zealand dairy farms may actually be harmful to cows.
Indoor harvests of wheat and rice show a glimpse of what’s possible for the future of cereal crops.
Meet The Modern Farmers Drumming Up Demand for Kelp
These New England seaweed farmers formed a cooperative in an effort to share the load of seaweed farming, as well as amp up their marketing efforts.
Cacao Makes a Comeback in Puerto Rico
Gourmet crops like cacao have enticed islanders to return to agriculture, building a burgeoning chocolate hot spot.
Farmers Frustrated as Fertilizer Costs Soared in 2022
Farmers endured a rough year, but fertilizer companies cashed in.
Millet is Having a Moment. Is the Ancient Grain Ready for a Resurgence?
The United Nations has named 2023 the Year of Millets. The drought-tolerant cereal crop is being touted as an important food source in the face of climate change.
The Infinite Christmas Tree: How to Cut Your Tree So it Will Grow Again
Coppicing, or stump-culturing Christmas trees, offers potential benefits to farmers and consumers.
