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The Seeds of Legal Pot

Cannabis seed breeders prepare for legalization in Colorado.

Sam Brasch
November 15, 2013
A Warming Earth Means Bad News for Farms

Sure, climate change was bad news for the poor, world peace, clean water, plants, animals,... (more)

Sam Brasch
November 11, 2013
Weed Island: Is Washington’s Vashon the Proving Ground for Legal, Local Pot?

Washington's Vashon Island is at an unusual crossroads. This rural community of 10,000, located just... (more)

Twilight Greenaway
November 1, 2013
Getting Canadian Farmers to Kick their Foreign Seed Addiction

Canadian farmers have long been dependent on imported seeds from Europe and the USA. The... (more)

Karen Pinchin
October 24, 2013
Who Owns U.S. Agricultural Land?

Latest USDA report is out about foreign owners of U.S. land.

Andy Wright
September 27, 2013
Want to Raise Crop Yields by 2.5 Billion Tons? Give Land a...

A new report offers staggering numbers on how to fix land degradation.

John Upton
September 24, 2013
Goat Manure Spontaneous Combustion: It’s A Thing

On the curious incident that stunk up a Vermont town.

Reyhan Harmanci
September 19, 2013
No-Till Farming: What’s the Deal?

Like clean water and fresh air, good, farmable soil is vital to our continued survival... (more)

Jesse Hirsch
August 30, 2013
Gambling Debts: New Report Blasts Crop Insurance for Rewarding the Risky

When farmers experience crop lose due to extreme weather, crop insurance is there to help... (more)

Gloria Dawson
August 27, 2013
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