It can soak up more water, so it can reduce flooding and erosion during heavy storms, which are growing more common as the climate warms. Brownback: “Soil with a small amount of organic matter may ...

Natural Resources Conservation Service has enabled Jeff Pollard to improve his operation's cattle grazing strategies.

USDA settles with Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty lawsuit, removes race-based discrimination in nationwide farming ...

Food isn’t just about taste, it’s a fascinating intersection of biology, chemistry and data collection. In this series, we ...

Many social impact leaders feel pressure to engage with AI but are overwhelmed and lack a clear starting point. Four fundamental questions can help frame early conversations, grounding AI strategy in ...

The “farmer-led movement” aims to shape the agricultural landscape — by strengthening soils and building community.

Older adults in 10 southern Ohio counties can apply for $50 in fresh food benefits through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, according to a community announcement. The federally funded ...

A couple of record highs could be matched or broken; in addition, a couple of stronger storms are possible this evening. First Alert Weather: 90 degrees is possible on Tuesday, otherwise a showers and ...

Dozens of projects working to help farmers get access to land were cut short this year by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farm organizations were in different stages of a grant process when the ...

SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — Despite rapid advances in agricultural technology, only about 22% of Iowa farmers are using drones in their operations, according to the latest Iowa State University Rural Life ...

Lake County Council on Aging is once again acting as a distribution agent for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, the Mentor-based nonprofit has announced. The program, funded by the United ...

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addresses reporters during a trip to Higginsville, Mo., on April 24, 2026. (Photo by Sara Wyant). The Agriculture Department will issue a second round of disaster ...