Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort
Teaming groups of private landowners with federal efforts yielded measurable success, at least in terms of defending cornfields.
Three corn and soy farmers challenge the industry that raised them
Atmos reports three Iowa farmers, known as the Lobe Rangers, advocate for sustainable practices in agriculture to address soil erosion and water pollution issues.
Too few vets, too many animals: Inside the farm veterinarian shortage
Sentient reports a U.S. farm veterinarian shortage, risking animal welfare and food safety as fewer graduates choose farm work due to poor pay and conditions.
Who shops at farmers markets in the US?
Only about 1 in 5 of the Americans surveyed shop at farmers markets because they care a lot about food and enjoy buying, preparing and eating fresh food.
Sentient reports on Iowans' mixed feelings about factory farms, highlighting water quality concerns and economic benefits, revealing a pivotal moment for change.
Grist reports that as family farms decline and climate change impacts agriculture, farmers like John Boyer are grappling with land preservation amid rising pressures.
Sentient Media reports Iowa has the most factory farms, producing 170 billion pounds of manure annually, leading to severe water pollution and health risks, including cancer.
US sewage treatment plants likely don’t get rid of all the disease-causing protozoa, and monitoring discharged wastewater for it is difficult.
A small but widening group of pioneers are working to make hazelnuts as much of a signature New Jersey crop as tomatoes and corn.
Plants need phosphorus, and other nutrients, to grow. But soil tests can’t tell if there’s too much.
The US government used to have American farmers’ backs, but that support has been dwindling for decades. New subsidies signal big changes for farmers.
Communication with loved ones, neighbors and mental health professionals can be a key piece of addressing the stressors and mental health issues that affect farmers at higher rates than other professions. According to the National Rural Health Association, suicide rates are “significantly higher” in rural areas than in urban areas and farmers die by suicide […]
Considering how easily bird flu swept through chicken farms, it’s clear that domestication has downsides. Lessons from the past paired with modern genomic technology can help with farming insects.
Solar is helping farmers in California save water and secure reliable income in the face of drought and economic pressure.
Floodlight reports that a New Jersey data center emitted significant air pollution for nearly a year before regulators intervened, leading to a $1 million fine.
Sentient reports that blue baby syndrome, linked to nitrate pollution from agriculture, shaped water safety regulations.
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Reasons to be Cheerful reports that shellfish farming could help combat Florida's harmful algal blooms by filtering water and improving quality through nutrient credit trading.