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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.
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. But it could have harmful effects on native ecosystems.
Maine Farmers Face a Crisis Over Forever Chemicals
Since discovering PFAS contamination on multiple farms last year, the state has served as a national model to stop its continued spread.
The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Crop Rotation
Try this simple and effective tool to manage pests and boost soil health in your garden.
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.
John Deere to Sell Diagnostic Software Directly to Farmers
The machine-servicing program will be available to customers starting in May, but it’s a far cry from the full “right to repair” that farmers demand.
