The herbicide dicamba was supposed to solve farmers' weed problems – instead, it's making farming harder for many of them
Farmers are stuck in a chemical war against weeds, which have developed resistance to many widely used herbicides. Seed companies’ answer – using more varied herbicides – is causing new problems.
Bart Elmore, Associate Professor of History and Core Faculty in the Sustainability Institute, The Ohio State University •
conversation
Jan. 26, 2022 • ~10 min
Jan. 26, 2022 • ~10 min
An environmental sociologist explains how permaculture offers a path to climate justice
Permaculture – a mashup of ‘permanent’ and ‘culture’ – is a way of doing agriculture that’s inspired by the resilience and biodiversity of healthy natural ecosystems.
Christina Ergas, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Tennessee •
conversation
Nov. 17, 2021 • ~9 min
Nov. 17, 2021 • ~9 min
To make agriculture more climate-friendly, carbon farming needs clear rules
Policymakers want to pay farmers for storing carbon in soil, but there are no uniform rules yet for measuring, reporting or verifying the results. Four scholars offer some ground rules.
Megan Machmuller, Research Scientist, Colorado State University •
conversation
June 30, 2021 • ~11 min
June 30, 2021 • ~11 min
Young California ranchers are finding new ways to raise livestock and improve the land
A new generation of ranchers is exploring sustainable ways to raise cattle, sheep and goats in California. Some are grazing herds on fire-prone lands, reducing wildfire risks and improving soils.
Leslie Roche, Associate Cooperative Extension Specialist, University of California, Davis
• conversation
Jan. 28, 2020 • ~8 min
Jan. 28, 2020 • ~8 min
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