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Study Finds Black Farmers Have Lost $326 Billion in Land
And that’s likely a conservative estimate.
Methane Emissions From Belching Cows Seen From Space
Satellite technology traced the source to a feedlot in California. It’s the first time methane outputs have been measured in this manner.
Insect Populations Are Shrinking. Big Agriculture and Climate Change Are to Blame
A new study finds that the number of insects, including important pollinators, has declined by nearly 50 percent in certain areas.
Canadian Indigenous Community to Start Fishing Lobster Without Authorization From Government
On Prince Edward Island, the Lennox Island First Nation plans to uphold its treaty right to fish for lobster. But federal regulators, concerned about conservation efforts, threaten to shut them down.
The Surprising Home of Arbor Day Celebrates 150 Years of Planting Trees
Nebraska City wasn’t known for trees. That is, until a former US Secretary of Agriculture moved there and brought his tree-planting mission with him.
A Shift to Farming Made Our Ancestors Shorter
Humans lost inches in height when they switched from hunting and foraging to farming, likely due to malnourishment.
In Oregon, Klamath Tribes Oppose Water Release for Farmers
Members of the Klamath Tribal community argue that the federal government prioritizing agriculture comes at the expense of native fish populations.
One-Third of Ukraine’s Farmland Won’t Be Cultivated or Harvested This Year
The vast devastation of crops and infrastructure due to the war is threatening the country’s food security.
Opinion: Raising Cattle on Native Grasses Benefits Farmers, Wildlife and the Soil
Growing native grasses as cattle forage is an example of working lands conservation—balancing human use of the land with conservation goals.
