Sadhguru issues rallying cry on Earth day
The Indian spiritual leader argues that the effects of climate change could be "significantly" mitigated by revitalizing agricultural soil.
Migrants could get jobs easier under new bill
A new bill aims for legal status for farm workers, helping to stabilize U.S. agriculture.
California workers could get compensation easier under new plan
State Senator Dave Cortese's Bill 1299 would shift the burden of proof in heat illness claims more towards the employer.
How climate change could affect your favorite wines
Major wine producing regions are at risk in a warming world, challenging vineyards to adapt to hotter, drier conditions and contribute to climate solutions.
Texas hit with bird flu outbreak
Cows have tested positive for bird flu on two Texan dairy farms.
California "overlooking" ways to save water, study suggests
While some legislation sets out extreme methods to save water, this new study says there are simple, less extreme steps that could be taken.
Python meat could feed the planet "high-quality protein," says scientist
The globe is already at the point where we need to consider alternative proteins, according to a study.
America has a farming crisis
Bipartisan lawmakers propose reforms to the H-2A visa program to combat the U.S. farming crisis, targeting the labor shortage.
US being invaded by "time bomb" weed
"The longer it is dormant, we're more likely to ignore it," scientist Mohsen Mesgaran said, leading to their "eventual emergence as a serious invasive threat."
Archaeologists uncover American slaves' engineering feats underwater
North Carolina researchers have identified remains related to rice cultivation, including structures designed to control water.
Global Pesticide Ban Is Only Way To Stop Us From Health Epidemic Nightmare
For the sake of the health of our own and future generations, we cannot let Big Agriculture win.
Better Planet
US crops under threat from "unsustainable phenomenon"
New findings show that 20 percent of all agricultural soils are severally lacking a healthy amount of potassium.
Rice-grown meat will offer "world of possibilities"
The alternative protein source was grown in a lab and has a much smaller carbon footprint than normal beef.
Better Planet
How the weather is causing beef prices to go up
A drought that has led to a decrease in the supply of cattle may lead to a jump in beef prices, experts say.
Ukraine achieves big breakthrough due to success against Russian navy
Ukrainian drone and missile attacks have seen significant success against Russian Black Sea fleet targets in occupied Crimea.
Better Planet
Crop yields at risk in Kansas, Nebraska and Texas, scientists warn
As drought worsens because of climate change, the groundwater supply could be in real trouble.
Donald Trump Jr. "sick" after Amish farm raided for eggnog
"It's shameful that it's come to this," Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie said of the raid at a Pennsylvania farm.
Diets were almost exclusively vegetarian in the first European cities
Researchers have revealed the extremely sophisticated food systems of ancient "mega-sites" built around 6,000 years ago.
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Scientists discover dairy cows that produce less methane
Some cows actually produce 14 percent less methane than others, but they still produce just as much milk, a new study found.
US poultry exports hit by ban amid bird flu scare
The ban, which comes just two weeks before Christmas, will be a blow for some poultry farmers.
Planet Heroes
Nobell Foods' Magi Richani is crafting plant-based cheese with real pull
The startup is hoping to not only accommodate people who can't consume dairy but to also reshape food production by making it more sustainable.
China forced to give up land owned in US
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has ordered Syngenta, a Chinese-owned agriculture tech firm, to relinquish its holdings in the state.
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Coffee prices could rise due to loss of insects
Climate change–driven declines in pollinating insects will result in less successful coffee, cocoa, watermelon and mango crops.
Biden's Trade Policies Are a Disaster for American Farmers
Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture marked another disappointing development in the Biden administration's lackluster trade agenda.
Rottweiler being "picked up like a toddler" to kiss local cows melts hearts
The TikTok clip has racked up 1.8 million views, one user said: "That's love on the owners part. Breaking his back so puppy can see his friends."
Bees facing another threat as cousin of "murder hornet" appears in U.S.
The non-native yellow-legged hornet, a fearsome predator of honeybees, has been detected in the United States for the first time.
Iowa farmers accuse China of stealing American seeds
Members of the House committee on the CCP met people in rural Dysart on Thursday to discuss the "ongoing attempts to steal America's agriculture technology."
Over 200 cows found dead from suspected poisoning at ranch
The incident occurred in a region of Argentina that is experiencing drought conditions.
The hidden underground lake in the center of the U.S. threatening farming
Farming across the central U.S. relies on the Ogallala Aquifer, but as drought worsens it could be gone in the next century.
Drugged-up swans forced to go cold turkey after invading poppy farm
Intoxicated birds were seen acting dazed and unable to fly or even walk, while dozens died, after consuming opium poppy plants.