Farmers are often pointed to as the culprits behind the recent fires in Brazil. This researcher thinks agriculture—of a different sort—could solve the problem.
Researchers Say Overeating Contributes to Global Food Waste
Newsflash: Eating too much isn’t just bad for you, it’s bad for our planet.
Tyson Sued For Pretending It’s a Responsible, Ethical Company
Two groups are angry at Tyson for its feints towards positive environmental practices.
Being Born on a Farm Could Be Key for a Strong Immune System
The scoop is in the poop, according to a recent study.
In Panic Mode, Bayer-Monsanto Announces $5.6 Billion for New Weed Control
Things are going very, very bad for Monsanto—and its newish parent company, Bayer—over the past year.
How These Farms Are Working to Fight Food Waste
Hint: They’re upcycling food scraps.
Two West Virginia nonprofits are cultivating coal mines in the hopes that lettuce and broccoli can sprout change in communities.
5 Flowers to Attract Beneficial Insects to Your Beds
We all know the critical role that bees play in pollinating crops. But there are other beneficial bugs that make a garden go ’round.
Devastating Floods in the Midwest Leave Farmers Wondering How They Can Continue
Flooding across the Midwest is at a level not seen since the deadly 2011 Mississippi River floods.
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