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Farmers Fear 'Crisis' on Horizon as Heat Wave Threatens Crops, Animals
"In July, when we're getting the weather that we usually get in August, it's pretty scary," said Todd Sandstrum of Medway Community Farm in Massachusetts.
What Is 'Heatflation'? Soaring Temps Could Impact Grocery Costs
As the world sees heat waves affecting crop production, global food prices could be driven up even further.
MTG Asks Why Kansas Cows Died After Saying Hot Earth Will Help Feed People
"Why did thousands of cattle all die in a heat wave?" Greene tweeted. "Usually just the old, sick, or weak die in stressful conditions, not the whole herd."
Swarms of Mormon Crickets Engulf Oregon Farms: 'Truly Biblical'
The two-inch-long insects damaged crops on 10 million acres of Oregon farmland last year.
Chopping up Invasive Worms Makes New Individuals, California Officials Warn
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has said hammerhead worms and jumping worms are damaging gardens, forests and wildlife.
Electric Cars Could Help Feed the World By Reducing Pollution: Researchers
Scientists used satellite images to reveal the phenomenon for the first time.
Farmer Trampled to Death by Elephant After Herd Destroyed Crops
A herd of 11 elephants entered a village in India at 2AM on May 25, and attacked the man on his field
These Everyday Food Item Prices Are Set To Rise Because of Ukraine War
The knock-on effects of the war will add further strain to global food supply and price inflation.
Biotechnology Can Fight Climate Change—But Trade Negotiators Need to Act
Advances in biotechnology, especially within the agricultural sector, can help us overcome the immense, interconnected challenges of climate change and global hunger.
Farmer Hires Security After Growing 'World's Most Expensive' Mango
Sankalp Singh Parihar has reportedly received offers as high as $283 for a single piece of fruit.
Farmer Criticized for Burning Rodents Alive in Viral TikTok
The video has sparked intense debate online, with many viewers calling the actions "cruel" and "heartless."
The Stink Bug Invasion Is Coming and Here's What You Need to Know
The harmless insects that make way into people's homes in the late summer and early fall are nothing to fear unless you're a farmer.
'Doomsday Vault' Surpasses One Million Seed Samples After Huge Deposit
"The Svalbard Global Seed Vault is a secure backup facility for the seed banks of the world," Cierra Martin, a spokesperson for the Global Crop Diversity Trust, told Newsweek.
Insecticides Have Become More Toxic to Bees Over the Last 20 Years
Researchers studying insecticide use on U.S. crops show that overall use has declined in the last 20 years, but what is being used is more toxic to bees.
Insects Facing 'Unnoticed Apocalypse' Due to Routine Use of Pesticides
The report includes dozens of studies from across the world and highlights the widespread decline of insect populations.
Engineered Plants Without Growing 'Glitch' Created
Field tests with tobacco plants showed an increase in production of up to 40 percent.
Endangered Pygmy Elephant Shot Dead
Wildlife authorities say the elephant was killed out of revenge for destroying crops.
How Humans Could Grow Crops on Mars
Permanent human colonies on Mars would need to be able to produce their own food.
Mars Map Shows Where Astronauts Should Build Colony
The colony sites are based on where astronauts would have the best luck growing crops.
Wild Plants Could Save Chickpeas From Climate Change
Ten thousand years ago, farmers set this legume up for a fall.
Study: Monsanto's Roundup Does Not Cause Cancer
The findings contradict previous landmark studies.
Smart Greenhouses Generate Solar Power and Grow Crops
Tomatoes required 5 percent less water.
How NASA Can Help Solve the Middle East Water Crisis
Eyes in the sky to locate water resources may be many Middle Eastern nations' best hope for alleviating an acute water supply problem.
Global Trade Spreads Invasive Pests That Destroy Crops
A study shows that developing nations are the most vulnerable to damage from invasive species, and countries at the center of global trade are the most responsible for the spread of the pests.
Are Tomatoes Really From Italy?
A study on food origins highlight the interdependence of global regions on each other's crops.
Breakfast in Post-Apocalypse America
Deep in the Colorado Front Range is a vast library of plant and animal material that could keep humanity thriving for centuries.
To Feed Humankind, We Need Farms of the Future Today
If we keep farming like we've been for the past century, we'll end up with millions starving and a planet denuded of trees.