A Plastic Tsunami is Taking Over Farms. What Will Stop Plasticulture?
Across North America, recycling companies, legislators and growers are seeking solutions to eliminate plastic waste from accumulating in farmers’ fields and in landfills.
Meet the Farmer Who Pivoted in Her Fifties From a Law Firm to a Microgreens Farm
Tami Purdue waited until later in life to start her urban agriculture career. Now, she runs a thriving microgreens farm and community garden.
A growing number of dairy companies are trying to be climate-neutral, but is there a right way to get there?
Opinion: With Community Solar, It’s Not Renewable Energy vs. Rural Character
Community solar provides an option for whole communities to share in the benefits of locally generated clean energy together.
Cultivating Profits in a Compact Crop
Microgreens are helping farmers reap greener returns without many of the challenges of agriculture
America’s food economy depends on long-haul trucking. Monitoring devices intended to make the industry safer might not be working.
In Search of Sustainable Fragrance
Many perfumes and fragrances are unsustainably extracted from plants and animals or made from synthetic chemicals. I wanted to find another way.
Crop and Energy Production Merge in Iowa Project
A new study underway at Iowa State University explores how farming and solar energy might coexist.
Bird Flu is Spiking Again. Here’s What Producers and Industry Are Doing About It
With nearly 70 million birds affected, the risk of bird flu throughout North America remains high. Infection rates could continue to rise, so producers are trying to be proactive.
