Calculating New Options for Shrinking Rice Fields
As water supplies dry up, farmers look to drought-friendly alternatives if rice becomes unsustainable.
Sustainable Farmers See Promise in New Financing Options
Some small farms are rejecting expansion pressure by investing in long-term value. Will funders follow suit?
A new agreement is raising hopes that U.S. farmers will finally regain the right to repair more of their own equipment.
The Buzzy Edible Insect Trend is Gaining Traction in the West
Entomophagy, or the consumption of insects, is gaining interest in North America and the European Union, where it’s seen as a replacement for animal protein and a weapon in the fight against climate change.
It’s Possible to Reduce Fertilizer Emissions by 80 Percent Before 2050
New research quantifies the fertilizer lifecycle and outlines various approaches to make the industry more sustainable.
Why This Company Says the Popular H-2A Visa is Overdue for a Tech Upgrade
This startup offers a digital solution to streamlining a heavily bureaucratic and abuse-prone farmworker program.
Farmworkers in Canada Hack Menus and Protest for Better Labor Conditions
Migrant farm workers are pushing for improved working conditions and permanent residency.
Abandoned Farm Fields Take Decades to Recover Biodiversity—If They Can At All
A new study shows that, even after 80 years, abandoned farm fields still lacked the biodiversity and plant species of untouched sites.
The Rise of Virtual Farmers Markets
Why farmers are increasingly banding together to take their products online, targeting consumers directly without the fuss of a physical market.
