When Not Farming is the Best Use of Land
Across North America, government agencies and groups promoting agricultural land conservation are asking growers and producers to remove land from active production and rewild it.
What It Takes to Feed the Community in the Polar Bear Capital of the World
A sub-arctic research center in Churchill, Manitoba tackles food insecurity with vertical growing and incinerator composting.
Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop
Microgreens are helping farmers reap greener returns without many of the challenges of agriculture
America’s food economy depends on long-haul trucking. Monitoring devices intended to make the industry safer might not be working.
In Oaxaca, a State Fair That Celebrates Native Crops’ Rich Legacy
At the much-anticipated annual agrobiodiversity fair, farmers preserve native crops by sharing seeds and showing off a bounty of corn and other culturally significant crops.
Birds are Vulnerable to Heat Stress, Even on Farms
Wild birds are dealing with unprecedented heat. Here’s what it means on the farm.
Crop and Energy Production Merge in Iowa Project
A new study underway at Iowa State University explores how farming and solar energy might coexist.
The Uncertain Future of Lobstering in Maine
Lobstermen and women in Maine are facing a growing list of regulations. But what will their communities look like if the industry dries up?
A critical global crop, rice makes up roughly 20 percent of calories consumed by humans, but it’s highly dependent on getting the right amount of water. Can it be bred to survive the changing climate?
