Despite promises, U.S. biofuels increased CO2 emissions, harmed ecosystems, and fueled global land conflicts, leaving…
Browsing: Agriculture
Agriculture is the science and practice of cultivating crops, raising livestock, and managing natural resources to produce food, fiber, and other essential goods. It combines biology, ecology, engineering, and economics to meet the needs of a growing global population while addressing challenges like climate change, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Modern agricultural research explores innovations in sustainable farming, precision agriculture, genetic engineering, pest management, and soil health. As food systems evolve, agriculture remains at the heart of efforts to ensure food security, environmental stewardship, and rural development around the world.
Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, scientists develop and study gene-edited barley that resists pre-harvest sprouting. After a…
NASA research shows climate change will reshape global agriculture through higher CO₂, heat stress, and…
Scientists are developing peptide-based membranes to extract rare earth elements from phosphogypsum waste, offering a…
Most Americans can lower food emissions by shopping smarter—buying less bulk food, cutting empty calories,…
Researchers have assembled a high-quality Isoetes genome that furthers understanding how these aquatic plants regulate…
https://youtu.be/9ldHCUUx9H4 This color-coded map in Robinson projection displays a progression of changing global surface temperature…
Scientists discover the genetics inside legumes that control the production of an oxygen-carrying molecule, crucial…
Researchers say modern irrigation methods like drip irrigation don’t save water overall and may worsen…
Tokyo Tech developed a sustainable process to recycle bioplastics into effective fertilizers, tackling pollution and…
Findings could inspire efforts to improve crop yields and combat global hunger. New work led…
Warm and dry conditions continue to affect agricultural lands in the U.S. Northern Plains and…
PFAS contamination in French agricultural wastes has shifted from phased-out compounds to emerging fluorotelomers, raising…
Climate Projections Should Not Stop at Year 2100 To fully grasp and plan for climate…
Stanford Earth scientists discuss climate-smart agriculture. A bill under debate in Congress would pave the…
Up to 3 times more children suffer severe hunger with each El Niño than from…
Wild meat helps cut emissions and conserve forests—if hunted sustainably. Consuming sustainably sourced wild meat…
Scientists from Europe, the USA, and other international partners have joined forces to test and…