How some cassava plants evade mosaic virus

Researchers have identified the gene responsible for resistance in certain cassava cultivars against the devastating cassava mosaic disease.

Peter Rüegg-ETH Zurich • futurity
July 27, 2022 ~6 min

Many workers aren’t protected from deadly heat

Few regulations exist to protect laborers from extreme heat. Agricultural workers are only one group at risk, say experts.

Rob Jordan-Stanford • futurity
July 25, 2022 ~7 min


Drought, conflict destroyed prehistoric city of Mayapan

Climate and conflict entwined when the prehistoric Maya city of Mayapan fell apart, research shows.

Shelly Leachman-UCSB • futurity
July 20, 2022 ~6 min

Water-holding soil will be key to weathering heat

Soil's capacity for holding water will be key to determining how well farms in some parts of the US manage prolonged heat stress, research finds.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
July 13, 2022 ~6 min

Emissions from agriculture threaten health and climate

A new study quantifies emissions of nitrogen oxides, ammonia, and nitrous oxide from fertilized agriculture over three years.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
June 21, 2022 ~7 min

Climate change may take a bite out of ketchup tomatoes

Climate change is on track to interfere with the production of processing tomatoes. That could be bad news for lovers of ketchup and pasta sauce.

Anton Caputo-UT Austin • futurity
June 16, 2022 ~6 min

Climate change may take a bite out of ‘ketchup’ tomatoes

Climate change is on track to interfere with the production of processing tomatoes. That could be bad news for lovers of ketchup and pasta sauce.

Anton Caputo-UT Austin • futurity
June 16, 2022 ~6 min

Grape-killing bug could invade California wine country

The spotted lanternfly, an invasive Insect that kills grapes and other crops and trees, could reach the California wine region by 2027, researchers say.

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
June 8, 2022 ~8 min


Intense tillage on US farm fields boosts greenhouse emissions

An increase in tillage intensity in corn and soybean fields on US farms since 2008 has led to an increase in greenhouse gas from those fields.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
April 29, 2022 ~7 min

‘Flash droughts’ work fast to devastate crops

Flash droughts don't last long, but can be disastrous. A new study shows they're more frequent and coming on faster, likely due to climate change.

Monica Kortsha-UT Austin • futurity
April 20, 2022 ~5 min

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