How the Haskap Berry Survives Arctic Temperatures
Grown under the rays of the midnight sun, haskap berries are a rare agricultural export for Canada’s Yukon territory.
How the Haskap Berry Survives Arctic Temperatures
Grown under the rays of the midnight sun, haskap berries are a rare agricultural export for Canada’s Yukon territory.
Kill Pen Scammers are Preying on Horse Lovers
As the number of equines getting sent across US borders for slaughter continues to drop, horse traders have found a lucrative new income stream that’s just as abusive.
Almonds are Under Threat. The Key to Saving Them Could Be in the Soil
Rising temperatures, lack of water and encroaching development are creating tough conditions for the crucial California crop. Their continued viability could all depend on strengthening the lands on which they sit.
Why California Wineries are Embracing Fire to Avoid Disaster
The California wine industry has been rocked by years of destructive wildfires. Now, it’s working to adapt before the next big one ignites.
California’s Salmon Are Teetering on the Brink
The state’s prized salmon have a will to survive against the odds. Can we get out of their way?
There’s No Cure for Citrus Greening. California Growers Have No Choice But to Keep Going
The bacteria is fatal to citrus trees and has decimated citrus groves in Florida and Texas. Now, California growers are holding the line to keep producing the vital crops. As temperatures rise, that gets more difficult.
‘An Insane Amount of Water’: What Climate Change Means For California’s Biggest Dairy District
Tulare County is the largest dairy producer in California and the US. But as climate change exposes the region’s vulnerability, could the industry collapse under its own weight?
Over Half of Bat Species Are At Severe Risk
A new report from the North American Bat Conservation Alliance shows that half of all bats are at risk of dying out in the next 15 years, mainly due to climate change.
Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms
With office usage hovering near 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels, many cities are struggling with a plethora of under-utilized space. Why not dedicate those desks and cubicles to growing food?
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