Watching Grass Grow … From Space
Knowing when your fields are an optimal length for grazing is crucial for grassland farmers or ranchers. Satellites may be the best way to get that information.
The World Could Lose Half of all Farms by 2100
A new study says that half of all farms globally will disappear by the end of the century, while the average size of existing farms will double. Here’s why that’s a problem.
Why Russia Pulled Out of its Grain Deal with Ukraine, and What That Means for the Global Food System
The Russia-Ukraine grain deal that has been critical to keeping global food prices stable and preventing famine is currently in tatters.
Sweet Corn on a Decades-Long Decline
New research shows a drop in processing sweet corn production in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest over the past 27 years.
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?
