Organic farms can boost (or lower) pesticides on nearby fields

Organic farms can have mixed effects on pesticide use. A new study finds that clustering organic fields could offer the most benefit.

Harrison Tasoff-UC Santa Barbara • futurity
March 22, 2024 ~7 min

How the livestock industry has shaped climate policy

"...the livestock industry has shaped public opinion and public policy to ensure that it can continue to operate and emit as usual."

Diana Udel - U. Miami • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~5 min


Can grasslands and wetlands coexist with more agriculture?

A new study explores the direct and spillover effects of boosting agriculture production on nearby grasslands and wetlands and the functions those ecosystems provide.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
Feb. 7, 2024 ~7 min

Produce from urban farms has 6X larger carbon footprint

Fruits and veggies from urban farms and gardens have a carbon footprint that is, on average, six times greater than conventionally grown produce.

Jim Erickson-U. Michigan • futurity
Jan. 22, 2024 ~9 min

‘Cleaner’ could remove a lot methane from barn air

New research gets us closer to being able to remove greenhouse gases from livestock housing, biogas production plants, and more.

U. Copenhagen • futurity
Dec. 27, 2023 ~7 min

Biochar gives soil a healthy boost

Biochar shows promise for future soil health enhancement and maintenance, according to a new study.

Adam Russell-TAMU • futurity
Dec. 26, 2023 ~8 min

Team finds earliest evidence of domestic yak

Researchers report the oldest record by far of domestic yak, dating back 2,500 years on the Tibetan Plateau.

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
Dec. 14, 2023 ~9 min

Rising temps challenge Southwest farmers, ranchers

Rising temperatures brought on by human-driven atmospheric warming are bringing big changes to agricultural life in the Southwest, research indicates.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
Dec. 13, 2023 ~8 min


Why tiny ‘water balloons’ cover quinoa plants

A team has solved the mystery of the water balloon-like bladder cells that cover quinoa and other plants.

Maria Hornbek-Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 28, 2023 ~9 min

Buried seeds are viable after 144 years, but mystery remains

Seeds buried in bottles 144 years ago still germinate, discover researchers. The experiment continues.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Nov. 6, 2023 ~6 min

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