The Oregon Maple Project is one group dedicated to bringing sugaring out to the West Coast.
Honoring the Ukrainian Roots of American Wheat
‘If you’ve ever eaten a slice of bread, you can thank Ukraine.’
How the Hunt for Wild Ginseng Changed America
In his new book, Luke Manget shows just how integral ginseng was—and still is—to the Appalachian experience.
Stretching California’s Rice Belt
To cope with water restrictions in a drought-stricken state, the rice industry is looking to other regions to plant their future fields.
New Science Is Backing Your Windowsill Microgreen Endeavors
Your kitchen-grown sprouts are just as nutritious as commercially grown ones.
Proposed Hemp Bill Would Open Field Up to More Growers
The Hemp Advancement Act would enable people with prior drug convictions to participate in the growing industry, among other changes. But some producers say it would do more harm than good.
Studying How Cotton Seedlings Grow in Zero Gravity
To better understand root systems on Earth, scientists sent 48 cotton seeds to grow on the International Space System.
The Future of Farming in Space
Why companies are looking beyond Earth for viable farmland.
A Produce Garden Flourishes Beneath the Ligurian Sea
More than 100 different fruits and vegetables have taken root in Nemo’s Garden, with other underwater domes on the horizon.
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