In Oaxaca, a State Fair That Celebrates Native Crops’ Rich Legacy
At the much-anticipated annual agrobiodiversity fair, farmers preserve native crops by sharing seeds and showing off a bounty of corn and other culturally significant crops.
Crop and Energy Production Merge in Iowa Project
A new study underway at Iowa State University explores how farming and solar energy might coexist.
A critical global crop, rice makes up roughly 20 percent of calories consumed by humans, but it’s highly dependent on getting the right amount of water. Can it be bred to survive the changing climate?
Horrible Holly: A Festive Plant Runs Amok
Meet the scientists and conservationists fighting to save the Northwest’s forests from an invasive plant.
Can Linen Make a Comeback in North America?
Linen, a sustainable fabric made from the flax plant, isn’t produced on this continent. But some are hopeful a whole new industry could be on the horizon.
Climate Change is Coming for Christmas Trees. Can They Be Saved?
Across North America, warmer temperatures and increased rainfall are affecting Christmas tree plantations. Can growers and researchers save these iconic holiday centerpieces for future generations?
New research finds that chemical synthesis of dietary fats is possible at scale.
Will Yellow Beans Become the Next Superfood?
Nutritious and cost effective, beans are a great source of protein and essential nutrients. But Americans aren’t eating them. These researchers are trying to change that.
Fertilizers feed plant life, but knowing which and how much to use can be a balancing act.
