Hungry and Seemingly Unstoppable: Grasshoppers Invade Canada’s Prairies
Thriving in the heat and dry conditions of a continuing drought, grasshoppers in southeastern Alberta are eating their way through farmers’ fields. Is there any stopping them?
Six Months on the Road: Inside the World of Migratory Beekeeping
Bees and other pollinators are a hardworking but often forgotten backbone of our food system. In order to get everywhere they need to be, beekeepers travel with hives for nearly half the year.
Swift Intervention By Western States Is Keeping a Devastating Beetle at Bay
Scientists have modeled the projected spread of the Japanese beetle in Washington state, but they say management and public engagement can alter the outcome.
Could Hydroponic Fodder Solve the West’s Water Woes?
With hay in the crosshairs of state water savings plans, some ranchers are switching to technologically advanced alternatives.
Plastic Mulch is Problematic—and Everywhere. Can We Do Better?
Plastic is used abundantly in agriculture, but it’s nearly impossible to dispose of sustainably. Researchers and growers are searching for solutions, and they're using strawberries to do it.
Over Half of Bat Species Are At Severe Risk
A new report from the North American Bat Conservation Alliance shows that half of all bats are at risk of dying out in the next 15 years, mainly due to climate change.
Bringing Hazelnuts Back from the Brink
How farmers in British Columbia worked to save a crucial crop from a fast-spreading fungus.
Syntropic Agriculture Boosts Soil Vitality Using the Wisdom of the Forest
An agroforestry practice with Indigenous roots, syntropic agriculture is gaining attention for its potential to improve soil health and productivity.
Is Your Favorite New Mushroom Eradicating Native Mushroom Species?
The golden oyster mushroom, non-native to the US, is now found all over the country. Its proliferation is linked, in part, to at-home cultivation.
