New research focuses on the microplastic pollution that polymer-coated, control-release fertilizers generate.

Faced with multiple barriers to care, some US farmers turn to alcohol to deal with stress, a new study finds.

Women farmers are less likely to drink alcohol than their male counterparts, but when they do, they're more likely to binge, a study finds.

Despite the productivity of agriculture in the United States, farmers systematically lose money. And the situation appears to be getting worse.

Diverse landcover can boost yields for major crops in the United States like corn and wheat by as much as 20%, according to a new study.

The classic racing game Mario Kart could inspire government programs to benefit poor farmers' bottom lines and the environment, a new paper argues.

Livestock insurance could help farmers in developing countries protect their animals—and the profits they bring—and endangered species that prey on them.

Farmers are facing challenges related to demand, workforce, and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic. An expert warns the impact could be long-lasting.

Thanks to genetically modified Bt cotton, "farmers in India are spending more on seeds, more on fertilizer, and more on insecticides."

"The irony is that by fighting against certain environmental regulations, these folks may be damaging their own earning capacity."