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.
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.
What a Nuclear Winter Would Mean for Food Production
A new study finds that agricultural production and food gathering in high latitude countries would be impossible in the face of such a crisis.
Finding New Uses for Crab Shells in Agriculture
Chitosan, found in the shells of crustaceans, is a surprisingly versatile compound that can be used to make everything from fertilizers to food preservers.
Maine Farmers Face a Crisis Over Forever Chemicals
Since discovering PFAS contamination on multiple farms last year, the state has served as a national model to stop its continued spread.
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