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What Farmers Really Want From the 2023 Farm Bill
We dig into what groups across the country are asking for.
Drought Takes a Toll on Farmers and Ranchers Across the Country
Producers and crops are feeling the heat.
This Bill Could Help Alleviate Agriculture’s Labor Shortage
States and agricultural associations are calling on the US Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would provide important updates to the H-2A temporary workers program on which the industry has come to rely.
USDA Invests $300 Million to Help Farmers Transition to Organic Production
A new initiative aims to support growers and strengthen the organic food market.
These Tiny Crustaceans Are the Bees of the Sea
Researchers make a first-of-its-kind discovery about how underwater plants get pollinated.
How Do You Attract Rare Birds and Bees to Your Garden? Add Rare Plants
A new study found that rare pollinators flock to urban gardens with more diverse plantings.
California Farmworkers Embark on 335-Mile March for Voting Rights
The United Farm Workers union set out for a 24-day march from Delano to Sacramento, the state’s capital.
How to Map the Sounds in Your Garden (And Why You Should)
Sound mapping can help you unplug and connect with the natural world.
Biden Aims to Bring More Farmers Online
The Biden-Harris administration is investing $401 million to expand high-speed internet access in rural areas in 11 different states.
