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The Limitations of Potty-Training Cows
Cows can be trained to use a designated toilet area, but does this really address the key environmental issues coming from livestock?
H-2A Farmworkers Will See Wage Increases This Year
In 2020, the Trump administration froze wages for foreign farmworkers. Last month, a lawsuit overturned the decision, affecting tens of thousands of workers.
Spotlight on the Queer Farmers Reimagining American Agriculture
A nascent movement of LGBTQ+ farmers is working to build community in rural spaces and provide an alternative to Big Ag.
Meet the Modern Farmers Who Went From Selling Wine to Picking Finger Limes
After early careers spent working in hospitality, Tamer and Claire Harpke now specialize in growing edible flowers, specialty citrus and microgreens for restaurants.
Yes, There Are Plants That Still Bloom in the Dead of Winter
Count on these frost-tolerant flowers, shrubs and trees to bring color during the garden’s quiet season.
At This Farm, Data Is the Most Important Crop
In Ottawa, a government-supported nonprofit is researching solutions to address current—and future—problems for farmers.
Low-Cost AI Sensors Could Help Farmers Reduce Fertilizer Use
In an effort to lessen the amount of fertilizer runoff, bioengineers are working to develop smart sensing technology.
Creating a New Route for a Traditional Basque Spice
When she couldn’t find a local source for Piment d’Espelette, chef-turned-farmer Krissy Scommegna set out to grow her own.
