California Wants to Pay Farmers to Not Farm This Year
The state is taking extreme measures to conserve water.
Soybeans Planted Near Pollinator Habitats Produce Bigger Beans
Researchers at NC State make a sizable discovery about the impact of bees on the self-pollinating plant.
Maine Farmers Face a Crisis Over Forever Chemicals
Since discovering PFAS contamination on multiple farms last year, the state has served as a national model to stop its continued spread.
John Deere to Sell Diagnostic Software Directly to Farmers
The machine-servicing program will be available to customers starting in May, but it’s a far cry from the full “right to repair” that farmers demand.
Is the Global Agricultural Map In Need of a Redesign?
Researchers have reimagined a new layout that would maximize crop yields while reducing carbon emissions and restoring natural habitats worldwide.
Solar-Driven System Could Produce Electricity and Water in Desert Regions
The developing technology would help tackle food insecurity in arid locations.
Regional Barley is Fueling a Single Malt Whiskey Renaissance
A new category of all-American single malt whiskey is emerging, presenting new opportunities for grain farmers and maltsters.
Fungi Come First in this Line of Mushroom-Infused Vodkas
When New York mushroom farmers Joe and Wendy Rizzo set out to open a distillery, they opted for an unconventional spore-to-spirit route.
Harnessing the Benefits of Wild Birds On Farms
Researchers found that fields with surrounding natural habitat experience less crop damage and lower food-safety risks, highlighting that birds do more good than harm on farmlands.
