Can Biodigesters Save America’s Small Dairy Farms?
The sustainable technology presents an opportunity to turn cow manure and food waste into renewable energy and added income. But biodigesters are not always easy to operate, and they can be costly to replace.
Agriculture’s Water Challenge Is About to Get a Lot Worse
A new study estimates that water scarcity will worsen in more than 80 percent of croplands by 2050.
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.
What Can Be Done About the Phosphorus Crisis?
Global supplies of one of the main ingredients of fertilizer are running low, but researchers believe that restoring wildlife populations could help address the shortage.
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.
A Look Inside the Lab Helping to Restore America’s Native Plants
How the National Seed Laboratory supports nurseries and land restoration projects across the country.
Manure Supplies Running Low as Global Fertilizer Crisis Brews
Recent sanctions on Russia, a major exporter of potash, ammonia, urea and other soil nutrients, has farmers searching for alternative fertilizers for their spring planting season.
An Electrifying Way to Make Rice Farming Greener
These naturally-occurring living wires could help farmers grow more climate-friendly rice.
