Agriculture

Why haven’t farm animals evolved against humans? A biologist explains why there won’t be a chicken uprising anytime soon

From domesticated foxes to tuskless elephants, humans have directly and indirectly influenced the evolution of a wide range of animals.

Inside Big Beef’s ‘90s campaign to rewrite its climate story

Sentient reports that the beef industry's lobbying group in the '90s downplayed its climate impact and spread misinformation about livestock methane emissions, despite knowing the truth.

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.

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.

Agriculture news from Around the Nation

Too few vets, too many animals: Inside the farm veterinarian shortage

There is a crisis growing across the U.S., leaving many farmers without the support they need, and many animals without adequate care. …
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What 1,000 Iowans have to say about the impact of factory farming

The professor of political science remembers the neighbors emptying the waste from thousands of birds onto fields. She and her brother …
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As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land

John Boyer grew up on his family’s 131 acres of rolling fields of corn, oats, and wheat in a rural area near the tiny city of East …
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What data on 11K farms reveals about the country’s factory farm hotbed

Iowa is the U.S. state with the most factory farms: 10,830 of them, to be exact. The massive scale of animal agriculture in Iowa …
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Controlling wild pigs can work if it’s a group effort

The federal government is injecting millions of dollars into efforts to combat feral hogs – and it’s considering spending even …
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Why too much phosphorus in America’s farmland is polluting the country’s water

When people think about agricultural pollution, they often picture what is easy to see: fertilizer spreaders crossing fields or muddy …
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American farmers, who once fed the world, face a volatile global market with diminishing federal backing

President Donald Trump appears to have upended an 85-year relationship between American farmers and the United States’ global …
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‘Ask for help’ mental health resources and stress management tips for farmers

A farmer on a tractor sprays soybean crops. (Photo by Westend61/Getty Images) Communication with loved ones, neighbors and …
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Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication

Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet food and potentially as food for people. The …
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California farmers identify a hot new cash crop: Solar power

Imagine that you own a small, 20-acre farm in California’s Central Valley. You and your family have cultivated this land for …
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Environmental News from around the web

The hidden mining cost of meat and seafood

The crops we feed farm animals like soy and corn are a big part of the meat industry’s massive environmental footprint. Producing …
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Where speed goats cross the high sage seas

From 300 yards away, a pronghorn at a standstill doesn’t look like a pronghorn at all. The animal blends in with the surrounding …
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Why scientists want your photos of wildlife eating lunch

The food chain you learned about in school isn’t the full picture. Yes, the rat eats your garden crops, the ermine snags the rat, …
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How to prepare your HVAC system for winter: A homeowner's checklist for reliable heating

(BPT) - Winter weather can arrive quickly, and the last thing any homeowner wants is a heating system that isn't ready when …
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4 fall home power steps to prepare for cold weather, starting with a solar generator

(BPT) - The fall season means clocks fall back, and every November, standard time returns with a familiar set of seasonal rituals.Once …
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