Religion in the Heartland: Hardship and optimism of the faithful
Despite many rural churches struggling to fill the pews, some find optimism in the cyclical nature and fortitude of rural America’s faith communities.
Despite many rural churches struggling to fill the pews, some find optimism in the cyclical nature and fortitude of rural America’s faith communities.
Notorious for stealing soil nutrients, moisture, and sunlight from neighboring crops, stubborn weeds cost American farmers time, money, and labor.
Invasive species come in all shapes and sizes and are a threat to agriculture and our well being. Millions of dollars of farmland are destroyed annually.
Agricultural pundits who have no direct ag experience keep harping that farms must be reduced in size. Why does efficiency have to take a backseat in ag?
The Farmers Market Coalition (FMC) worked with a committee of food systems experts to develop the Anti-Racist Farmers Market Toolkit.
People are divided on whether bioengineered crops (GMOS) fit into regenerative agriculture — by most accounts, they should be allowed.
As precision ag tech becomes more user-friendly and available, small-scale farms — where labor, money, and resources are limited — can leverage them.
For the second month in a row, farmers’ sentiments declined as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer dropped nine points to 106.
Fertilizer additives, an essential component in modern agriculture, play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness of fertilizers and ensuring optimal nutrient absorption by plants.
Lawmakers believe that the farm bill talks will be delayed until the end of the year. Add in a looming government shutdown, and things are very uncertain.