Meet the Spaniards Turning Tiger Nuts Into Horchata
The traditional Spanish drink is still beloved in Valencia, but it’s getting harder to produce. Now, farmers are contending with less water and lower yields in the quest to quench their thirst.
New research suggests that gene-edited rice would likely survive in Martian soil, providing a staple crop to hungry colonizers.
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.
The New Farmer’s Almanac is an Intimate Log of a Changing Climate
The sixth volume of this annual work, the almanac tracks more than just the seasonal changes. It balances the practical and the emotional, for an entirely different look at the daily lives of farmers.
Plant Vaccines Delivered Via Microneedle Could Offer Alternative To Chemical Spraying
Scientists have developed the first silk microneedle to deliver drugs to plants.
West African Yam Festivals Celebrate Harvest, Community and Life Itself
Across the world’s yam belt, the tuber represents far more than just a side dish.
A skill passed down through generations, dulsing isn’t what it used to be on New Brunswick’s Grand Manan Island.
Why I Keep Coming Back to Seed Catalogs
In the cold winter months, poring over seed catalogs gives me the promise of spring.
