Chocolate warning as global supply under "real threat"
"Ghana has lost more than 254 million cacao trees in recent years," researcher Benito Chen-Charpentier explained.
In the Fight Against Climate Change, Don't Forget Rural America
Contrary to what we hear, rural America isn't in denial of climate change and other critical environmental issues.
Texas hit with bird flu outbreak
Cows have tested positive for bird flu on two Texan dairy farms.
Republican's constitutional amendment would change how Americans eat
Representative Thomas Massie's amendment would allow for raw milk products to be sold across state lines.
Farmer rejects "cannibalism" claims after feeding chickens their own eggs
Michelle Wilson said she posted the video "to educate" people about farm life, but some were outraged.
North Kora's Kim hints daughter Ju Ae is potential successor
Kim has brought his daughter along on a number of visits since she entered the spotlight at a 2022 missile launch.
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.
GOP Rep: Why Do We Let China Buy So Much American Farmland?
The Chinese Communist Party has launched a multi-tiered campaign to acquire critical assets within the United States, collect new data on American citizens, and influence our institutions.
Farm dog "training" to face his enemies, the baby pigs, backfires
Norma is more of a "people person" than a pig one and tries to avoid her owner's piglets whenever possible.
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.
California might ban octopus farming
As a result of their intelligence, there are concerns that octopuses simply could not cope with being farmed and would suffer greatly.
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.
Archaeologists discover possible "unique" Viking marketplace on farm
Researchers have been investigating an area of farmland using ground-penetrating radar technology that can "see" below the surface.
Scientists reveal the dirty secret to a better cup of tea
Scientists have discovered that the secret to the perfect cup of tea could be hiding underground.
Better Planet
Overlooked superfood needs farming in case of World War III, say scientists
The simple plant offers a sustainable and resilient food source in the face of natural disasters and nuclear war.
Stimulus check update: tax credits of up to $50,000 available in one state
Landlords and agricultural asset owners may qualify for a tax credit if they do business with emerging farmers.
Pennsylvania could face a potato shortage
A bacterial species found in Pennsylvania potato fields, named P. actinidiae, has not previously been seen in the U.S.
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.
Sheepdogs trained to deter bears and wolves guard Christmas turkeys
Dogs Bear and Holly guarded some 600 turkeys from predators ahead of Christmas.
Woman saves "fat" sheep from being dinner, can't believe what happens next
LaLa the sheep's fate was sealed when she was put on Craigslist in an ad saying: "Big, fat and ready for Easter dinner. Can't get pregnant is no use to me."
News
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.
"We have one who paints"—Sanctuary owner says pigs are smarter than dogs
"Pigs are much smarter than dogs and cats, they perform at the same level as human toddlers in cognitive tests," Jordan Russo told Newsweek.
Rottweiler who 'defies the odds' as farm dog up for award
Often stigmatized as a dangerous or aggressive breed, Rottweilers are frequently banned.
Great Pyrenees who fought off 11 coyotes up for award
"Casper is really an ordinary dog in lots of ways, but he is extraordinary when it comes to protecting his flock," his owner told Newsweek.
Exclusive: Sadhguru issues dire warning about future of world
The spiritualist to the stars warned that "in 50 years, we'll kill the land," with devastating effects to the global food supply.
Manure (Yes, You Read That Right)
With a circular approach to address the problem, we can make the world a better place, not despite manure, but with it.
One couple's investment could shake up US taxes
Charles and Kathleen Moore were trying to help impoverished Indian farmers.
Innovation
This climate solution rocks: Crushed stone helps farmers capture carbon
Farmers find that spreading certain kinds of crushed rock on fields not only improves soil, but also helps reduce planet-warming greenhouse gases in the air.
Viking bracelet made 1,000 years ago found in farmer's field—"Real shock"
Metal detectorist Jørgen Strande said he was "totally surprised" by the find, which may have been used as currency during the Viking era.