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An Electrifying Way to Make Rice Farming Greener
These naturally-occurring living wires could help farmers grow more climate-friendly rice.
Finding New Uses for Crab Shells in Agriculture
Chitosan, found in the shells of crustaceans, is a surprisingly versatile compound that can be used to make everything from fertilizers to food preservers.
Opinion: Farmers, You Can Help Bees By Planting Lots of Flowers
Monoculture blooms are a threat to bees. But farmers can reduce this threat by planting hedgerows with diverse mixes of flowers.
Meet the California Farmer Taking a Chance on Domestic Wasabi
With climate change threatening supplies of Japanese wasabi, farmers like David Blume are planting new opportunities for the crop.
The Untapped Potential for Urban Agriculture in Detroit
The city is home to more than 100,000 vacant lots, which could be used to plant more urban gardens.
Can the Northeast’s Organic Dairy Farms Be Saved?
More than 100 organic dairy farms abruptly lost their contracts last year. Six months later, they’re cautiously moving forward.
This Former WNBA Athlete Is Giving Urban Farming Her Best Shot
Former basketball player and coach Bridget Pettis found a new purpose after co-founding Project Roots, a Phoenix-based nonprofit that nourishes the local community with gardening and education.
California Wants to Pay Farmers to Not Farm This Year
The state is taking extreme measures to conserve water.
Soybeans Planted Near Pollinator Habitats Produce Bigger Beans
Researchers at NC State make a sizable discovery about the impact of bees on the self-pollinating plant.
