‘If you’ve ever eaten a slice of bread, you can thank Ukraine.’ The post Honoring the Ukrainian Roots of American Wheat appeared first on Modern Farmer.
Streptomycin, often sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases, has several negative impacts on bee populations. The post Antibiotic Commonly Used in Orchards Slows Cognition of Bumblebees appeared first on Modern Farmer.
The state’s 86,000 agricultural workers, many of them migrant workers, will soon be entitled to overtime pay. The post Oregon Becomes Eighth State to Pass Overtime Pay for Farmworkers appeared first on Modern Farmer.
A preliminary study looks at the link between regenerative agriculture methods and their impact on food nutrients. The post Food Grown On Regenerative Farms Could Actually Be Healthier For You appeared first on Modern Farmer.
In his new book, Luke Manget shows just how integral ginseng was—and still is—to the Appalachian experience. The post How the Hunt for Wild Ginseng Changed America appeared first on Modern Farmer.
To cope with water restrictions in a drought-stricken state, the rice industry is looking to other regions to plant their future fields. The post Stretching California’s Rice Belt appeared first on Modern Farmer.
Your kitchen-grown sprouts are just as nutritious as commercially grown ones. The post New Science Is Backing Your Windowsill Microgreen Endeavors appeared first on Modern Farmer.
Russia is a major player in the fertilizer market, and Ukraine is the world’s number-one wheat exporter. The ongoing situation in Ukraine is likely to affect food systems across the world. The post What the War in Ukraine Means for US Agriculture appeared first on Modern Farmer.
Farms that raise turkeys and chicken for eggs and meat are on high alert. The post Bird Flu is Rapidly Spreading Through US Poultry Flocks appeared first on Modern Farmer.
The Hemp Advancement Act would enable people with prior drug convictions to participate in the growing industry, among other changes. But some producers say it would do more harm than good. The post Proposed Hemp Bill Would Open Field Up to More Growers appeared first on Modern Farmer.