Could Dissolvable Cranberry Film Replace Plastic Packaging Someday?
The technology to use biodegradable film in place of some plastic or paper packaging is there, say researchers. But first, the industry needs to get on board.
Bees Are Starving After Extreme Weather Events
Extreme heat, drought and flooding aren't just risks for humans. Climate change is hurting many wild species, including bees.
Turn Your Backyard Into a Snack Yard With Edible Landscapes
Landscapers are making private and public spaces more useful, and planting edible alternatives to traditional plants.
Water Treatment Plants Are Ineffective at Removing Forever Chemicals
In a new study, PFAS compounds were found in both untreated and treated water across the site, complicating the benefits of reusing wastewater for crop irrigation.
There Will Be No Alaskan Crab Harvest This Year
Due to dwindling populations of snow and king crabs, the state has canceled this year’s big catch.
Up and Down the East Coast, Farmers Work to Rebuild After Hurricanes
Damages from Hurricanes Fiona and Ian are wide-ranging and long-lasting. Now, producers battered by wild winds and floods attempt to recover after the storms.
Making the Case for Intercropping
A new study supports the practice of cultivating more than one crop in a field at a time, moving away from a monocrop model.
Ugandan Farmers Embrace Maggots as Solution to Fertilizer Shortage
Black soldier fly larvae are becoming a hot commodity during a time of crisis for farmers.
Drought Takes a Toll on Farmers and Ranchers Across the Country
Producers and crops are feeling the heat.
