Planes Equipped With Precise Sensors Can Measure Fertilizer Levels by Flying Over Farms
The idea, of course, is to reduce fertilizer overuse.
CDC Reveals That Only 10 Percent of Americans Eat Enough Fruits and Vegetables
On the other hand, there are lots of holes in the data to which the estimations are based.
Is a Potato Shortage Affecting French Fries From Japan to Kenya?
Or is it yet another mundane-yet-maddening supply chain issue?
USDA Increases Rates for School Lunch Budgets
A recent study suggested this boost is wholly vital.
Maine Governor Denies Farmworkers the Right to Unionize
The reasoning? She feared it would discourage the growth of farms.
New Grafting Technique Could Save the Cavendish Banana
The most common banana variety is at risk of going extinct. But researchers have discovered a potential way to save it—and many other plants.
John Deere Announces Farmer-Free Autonomous Tractor
Like a self-driving Tesla, but for farms.
Urban Farming Can Actually Be Pretty Productive
A new two-year study found the yield and quality of produce grown on urban farms is comparable to conventional farming.
The Limitations of Potty-Training Cows
Cows can be trained to use a designated toilet area, but does this really address the key environmental issues coming from livestock?
