GRAPHIC: Bayer, Corteva control vast majority of GMO seed patents
Corn and soybeans are two of America’s most lucrative cash crops. Corn is used in soft drinks and processed snacks, […]
Protection of wetlands could come down to farmers, says a new report
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GRAPHIC: Another Trump trade war with China would hurt farmers and rural communities, study says
Trump’s proposed 60% tariff on goods imported from China would have a “damaging effect with permanent consequences” on U.S. soybean […]
Trump’s pick for USDA secretary untested as an ag leader
That president-elect Donald Trump’s final cabinet nomination is for USDA secretary probably says something about his mindset concerning most things […]
Risky Revival: How Michigan’s Palisades nuclear plant could impact agriculture
COVERT, Michigan — The Palisades Nuclear Generating Station, long synonymous with safety lapses and regulatory oversight, is poised for an […]
You get what you pay for: Customers weigh grocery sustainability, costs
Every Saturday, farmer Liz Graznak and her staff begin their day before dawn, loading a trailer full of organic produce, […]
Experts Study Whale Species So Rare It’s Never Been Seen Alive
“It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the […]
GRAPHIC: Irrigation, water use on US farms are in decline
Irrigation on U.S. farms declined between 2018 and 2023, with fewer farms using irrigation methods and less water applied overall, […]
Access to PPE, a critical tool in fighting bird flu, is mixed across dairy-producing states, records show
Click here to learn how you can get PPE in states with bird flu cases. If you work on a […]
Bird flu is racing through farms, but Northwest states are rarely testing workers
On a recent Monday morning, workers began their week on a large poultry farm in Franklin County, Washington, home to […]