How New Zealand Has Worked to Eradicate a Costly Cow Disease
Later this year, the country will become the first to get rid of Mycoplasma bovis, a contagious and painful disease in cattle.
Destructive Grapeleaf Skeletonizer Moth Found in Napa
The pest is known to eat away at grapevines, leaving just a skeleton of the leaves behind.
How the Bird Flu Outbreak Is Affecting Backyard Egg Sellers
Avian flu has been found in more than 30 states so far, with hundreds of commercial flocks infected. What can small producers do to protect themselves?
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.
Your Cup of Coffee Is Brought to You By the Birds and the Bees
Even a self-pollinating plant like coffee relies on a multitude of pollinators.
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.
New Study Finds Antibiotics In Beef Cattle ‘Raised Without Antibiotics’
Researchers point to a lack of regulation as the problem.
Opinion: Farmers, You Can Help Bees By Planting Lots of Flowers
Monoculture blooms are a threat to bees. But farmers can reduce this threat by planting hedgerows with diverse mixes of flowers.
