From carrying on family traditions to building a future for the next generation, seven women share the pride, purpose and ...

Crop breeding for higher yields may be unintentionally reducing the beneficial microorganisms that help plants absorb nutrients Modern corn, wheat, and beans have dramatically different root systems ...

An engaging look into modern agricultural operations as heavy-duty tractors and advanced seed drills hit the fields to begin ...

In the last five years, Indigenous agriculture has received attention in academia as an alternative model, though on a smaller scale, to modern farming systems. Research has shown that some ...

Look up whether your area has water usage laws (common in drier climates) and if it’s enough to support your needs. Experiment with water catchment systems such as rainwater harvesting or creating ...

As the global population grows and drastic shifts in weather continue, farmers face a critical challenge: ensuring humanity remains fed, fueled, and clothed. Historically, agriculture has required ...

I noticed it when first learning farming 14 years ago, traveling around small diverse vegetable farms in the US and Ecuador. Small farms that made all their household income from the farm struggled ...

Midwest soil is eroding at an alarming rate according to new, first-of-its-kind research. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts found that the rate of soil erosion in the Midwestern US is 10 ...

A new scientific review highlights a growing environmental challenge linked to modern food production. Researchers report that waste from livestock and aquaculture operations now contains a complex ...

Sign up to Devex Dish today. Greetings, Dish readers! Earlier this month I had the privilege of visiting Peru and hiking the Inca Trail, a four-day trek that ended at ...

An evolutionary "arms race" for light and space led to the early domestication of wheat, according to new research that could offer fresh insights into crop design. The study led by Dr. Yixiang Shan ...