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Chinese Farmer Makes Pigs Fly

A pig zipline makes truck-to-trailer transport a squeal-worthy event.

Meaghan Agnew
September 5, 2014
Scientists: The American Southwest Faces a “Megadrought”

The American Southwest may be looking at a "megadrought," lasting up to 50 years.

Dan Nosowitz
September 2, 2014
Mass Sheep Death At Sea: ‘Not’ A Government Cover-up

The Australian government denies covering up a livestock exporter's fatal errors.

Monica Kim
August 5, 2014
This Is The Summer Of Sunburned Fruit

With the hottest June on record, it turns out fruit need protection from the sun... (more)

Monica Kim
July 31, 2014
The Hidden Dangers of Lead in Urban Gardens

With the popularity of urban farming some environmental scientists say the problem of lead contamination... (more)

Karen Pinchin
July 28, 2014
Are Sheep Better Lawn Mowers Than Goats?

Solar farms in Texas are turning to a fluffier, friendlier lawn care specialist.

Monica Kim
July 25, 2014
Ration Your Green Juice: The Great Kale Shortage Is Upon Us

With the world's kale seed supply running dangerously low, how will we ever finish our... (more)

Monica Kim
July 23, 2014
Why the FDA’s Spent Grain Policy Nearly Raised the Cost of Your...

The FDA says cows can keep their tasty grains, for now -- which means your... (more)

Tyler LeBlanc
July 23, 2014
Herders Stay Online With Donkey Power

In Turkey, farm tech goes to the donkeys.

Monica Kim
July 8, 2014
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