No-till farming is a specific approach to agriculture. Instead of tilling land to modify soil, remove weeds, and cultivate growing space for certain advantages, no-till farming uses different methods for crop growth with minimal disruption …
The inputs necessary to make fields and livestock flourish have become significantly more expensive in 2021 for U.S. farmers. Shrinking profit margins are forcing them to pass along costs to consumers. According to the U.S. …
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A lack of rain has been prevalent throughout much of the western United States. Small farmers in many of these areas have faced an exceptionally tough growing season and the result is a lot of …
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Food prices have continued to rise for many reasons. Labor disruptions, shipping complications, and extreme weather are all taking their toll on the supply chain and ultimately the consumer. Some market watchers and officials are …
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Turning crops on their side could flip the future of agriculture, at least according to proponents of a system known as vertical farming. By growing crops in a formation that resembles towering library stacks or …
When a houseplant begins to droop or wilt, their need for water is fairly apparent. When dealing with acres and acres of crops, addressing water shortages is a lot harder and the stakes are a …
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As snow and rainfall remains scarce in America’s south and central western states, there are many industries that are suffering. California’s diverse agricultural producers have been some of the hardest hit by increasingly limited water …
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California has been in a severe state of drought for quite sometime. Matters have become so serious that Governor Jerry Brown has recently announced the largest mandatory water restrictions in the state’s history. As cities …
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Like most industries throughout the United States and the world, the digital age is bringing new ways to innovate farming, food science, and other aspects of agriculture. In some cases, it’s even changing the shape …
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