Brown Tail Moth Outbreak Makes Life Itchy for Maine Farmers
Warming spring weather spurs outbreak of moths, wreaking havoc on Maine orchards and causing health problems.
Chick Lit: Inside The Real World of Backyard Chickens
In Tove Danovich’s new book, the author explores the ins and outs of backyard chickens and the people who love them.
How a night spent with birthing ewes helped me find transcendence in the dark.
Turning a Locust Invasion into a Fertilizer Boon
Following a multi-year locust plague, organizers in Kenya are making the most of the pestilential swarm.
Unlocking Secrets of the Honeybee Dance Language
In one of the most complicated examples of nonhuman communication, honeybees use a “waggle dance” to tell each other where to find food, water, or nest sites.
US Explores Vaccinating Chickens In Response to Avian Flu Outbreak
According to reports, the federal administration is currently looking at vaccine options for bird flu following a near-catastrophic outbreak last year.
Insects are Vanishing Worldwide. Now it’s Making it Harder to Grow Food.
We are so used to considering insects as pests that it is tempting to think that, in a world with fewer of them, agriculture might prosper as never before. A new study reveals why that is not the case.
Meet the Modern Graziers Who Broke Into Regenerative Agriculture, No Farmland Required
As new entrants to farming, James and Katie Allen didn’t have access to land ownership, but they followed their passion anyway.
The Buzzy Edible Insect Trend is Gaining Traction in the West
Entomophagy, or the consumption of insects, is gaining interest in North America and the European Union, where it’s seen as a replacement for animal protein and a weapon in the fight against climate change.
