Horrible Holly: A Festive Plant Runs Amok
Meet the scientists and conservationists fighting to save the Northwest’s forests from an invasive plant.
Why is Turkey the Main Dish on Thanksgiving?
Most modern Thanksgiving traditions began in the mid-19th century, more than two centuries after the Pilgrims’ first harvest celebration.
Conservation Programs Offer Solutions to Climate Threats, But Are Vastly Underfunded
The Biden administration has called USDA conservation programs a “linchpin” in the nation’s climate strategy.
Where Corn and Soybeans are King, Some Farmers See ‘Unconventional’ Future
In Iowa, the pandemic and subsequent higher food prices have boosted interest in farming differently. But while interest is growing, unconventional farming isn’t always easy.
Got Leftovers? Community Fridges Can Fight Hunger and Food Waste
Neighbors, nonprofits and mutual aid groups are overseeing hundreds of fridges that bolster access to food in cities from Miami to Anchorage.
These Nebraska Tribes Are Buying Back Farmland and Attempting to Reverse History
Land ownership on the Winnebago Reservation had gone in only one direction—away from Native tribes and farmers. Until recently, when several tribes decided to change that.
The American Chestnut Tree is Coming Back. Who is It For?
As federal agencies prepare to deregulate transgenic chestnuts, Indigenous nations are asserting their rights to access and care for them.
Livestock are Dying in the Heat. This Little-Known Farming Method Offers a Solution
When temperatures rise above 80 degrees, heat begins to take a toll on animals. As the planet warms, integrating trees into land used by grazing livestock could provide much-needed shade for cows.
US Flower and Foliage Growers Look To Revive a Wilting Industry
Policies supporting imported flowers have undercut domestic flower and foliage farmers for decades. The First Lady’s Luncheon is one stop in a push to recultivate the value of American-grown floral products.
