JBS, the Brazilian-owned conglomerate, needed workers at its plant in Greeley, Colorado, and was struggling to find them. Meanwhile, Haiti was unraveling amid escalating ...

Biodiversity is under threat worldwide. While the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem ...

There's a longstanding attitude in many farming communities that trees and agriculture don't mix. But agroforestry can provide a multitude of benefits to farmers and landscapes. A new study provides a ...

Higher-yielding crops designed to boost food security and farmer incomes have had striking co-benefits for nature, which all ...

At the end of every year, various publications, websites and so on have their “Top 10” or “Top 5” list for that year. In this issue of Focus on Ag, I am highlighting my Top 5 Ag Topics for 2022, ...

A staggering 345% increase in government payments — rising from $9.3 billion in 2024 to $42.4 billion in 2025 — is the key ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts egg prices will rise another 20.3 percent in 2025, further straining ...

While farmers are increasingly adopting technology in farming, there are several reasons why some may not have fully embraced ...

After years of increased production costs, smaller margins and higher competition from abroad, rural communities are hoping ...

US farmers began 2025 with an optimistic outlook, as the January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 5 ...

Graphic provided by Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture. Farmer concern about President Trump’s tariff threats didn’t ...

Discover eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas, from sustainable flowers to ethical jewelry and experiences, for a ...