Is Your Favorite New Mushroom Eradicating Native Mushroom Species?
The golden oyster mushroom, non-native to the US, is now found all over the country. Its proliferation is linked, in part, to at-home cultivation.
The New Farmer’s Almanac is an Intimate Log of a Changing Climate
The sixth volume of this annual work, the almanac tracks more than just the seasonal changes. It balances the practical and the emotional, for an entirely different look at the daily lives of farmers.
Solar Projects on Farmland Meet Community Opposition in the Midwest
As communities look to green energy infrastructure, farmers and developers often find themselves on opposite sides of the deal.
Plant Vaccines Delivered Via Microneedle Could Offer Alternative To Chemical Spraying
Scientists have developed the first silk microneedle to deliver drugs to plants.
West African Yam Festivals Celebrate Harvest, Community and Life Itself
Across the world’s yam belt, the tuber represents far more than just a side dish.
A skill passed down through generations, dulsing isn’t what it used to be on New Brunswick’s Grand Manan Island.
For US Maple Syrup Producers, Climate Change and Competition Threaten a Way of Life
As sap season grows shorter and warmer, New England’s sugarmakers are grappling with the implications for the region’s industry and identity.
Electric Tractors are Rolling Out in the Field. Here’s What That Could Mean for Farmers.
E-tractors could radically change the agricultural landscape by scaling sustainability and increasing efficiency.
Brown Tail Moth Outbreak Makes Life Itchy for Maine Farmers
Warming spring weather spurs outbreak of moths, wreaking havoc on Maine orchards and causing health problems.
