How the Hunt for Wild Ginseng Changed America
In his new book, Luke Manget shows just how integral ginseng was—and still is—to the Appalachian experience.
Stretching California’s Rice Belt
To cope with water restrictions in a drought-stricken state, the rice industry is looking to other regions to plant their future fields.
New Science Is Backing Your Windowsill Microgreen Endeavors
Your kitchen-grown sprouts are just as nutritious as commercially grown ones.
What the War in Ukraine Means for US Agriculture
Russia is a major player in the fertilizer market, and Ukraine is one of the world’s largest wheat exporters. The ongoing situation in Ukraine is likely to affect food systems across the world.
Proposed Hemp Bill Would Open Field Up to More Growers
The Hemp Advancement Act would enable people with prior drug convictions to participate in the growing industry, among other changes. But some producers say it would do more harm than good.
New Equity Commission Sets Out to Strengthen the USDA’s Equitable Practices
The 15-member independent commission aims to “address equity issues, including racial equity issues.”
When Lynn Cassells and Sandra Baer bought their plot of land in the Scottish countryside, they didn’t intend to farm on it. But the land had other plans.
Farmers Struggle to Keep Up With the Rising Costs of Fertilizer
Fertilizer prices have skyrocketed as much as 300 percent since early 2021. Is there any relief in sight?
How Mexico’s Lucrative Avocado Industry Became a Source of Political Tension
The recent US ban on avocado imports from Mexico underscores the risks of being so heavily reliant on a product that comes from one region in one country that’s rife with violence and corruption.
