Agriculture

In a world facing climate shifts and higher costs, savvy farmers are rediscovering a long-standing practice. Silvopasture – the intentional integration of trees, forage, and livestock – offers a practical...

On a cold, bright April day, Sarah Schumann and Dean Pesante are painting the bottom of their fishing boat, the 38-foot Oceana, to prevent barnacles and weeds from attaching. They’re...

By Clark Kauffman After nine years as president of Iowa State University, Wendy Wintersteen will be retiring in January 2026. Wintersteen, the first woman and second ISU alum to hold...

We bring you some of the best farm photos from the week this Friday, May 16, 2025! Want to get listed in this weekly feature? Be sure to hashtag your...

May 15, 2025 – In the midst of cuts to staff, programs, and grant funding, as well as news that it may move more staff out of Washington, D.C., the...

The U.S. Drought Monitor released its latest report Thursday, showing worsened drought conditions in Nebraska. According to the monitor, around 62% of the state is in severe or extreme drought. ...

Here’s every corn grower’s chance to show off their high yields for 2025 — and to share a bit of education with their fellow farmers. The National Corn Growers Association...

Sanctuary Farms | Photo Credit: Ali Lapetina Ask someone to imagine a “farm” and they will probably conjure a barn, a silo, rolling hills of crops, and pasture. That is,...

In an era of unpredictable weather patterns, adaptability is key to success. As temperatures rise, rainfall becomes erratic, and growing seasons shift erratically, introducing climate-resilient crops into your rotation is...

Reporting for this story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. Nicole J. Caruth is a 2025 Pulitzer Reporting Fellow. Ariana Dolcine moved to Texas with two dreams: to establish a...