Women who run farms are more likely to binge drink

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.

Lauren Baggett-U. Georgia • futurity
Jan. 25, 2024 ~5 min

Why US farmers keep losing money

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

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
March 2, 2022 ~9 min


Diversity may boost US wheat and corn crop yields by 20%

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.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Aug. 12, 2021 ~6 min

Mario Kart has lessons for fighting inequality

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

Jessica Colarossi-Boston University • futurity
April 6, 2021 ~8 min

‘Livestock insurance’ could protect predators and farmer profits

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

Amy McCaig-Rice University • futurity
March 1, 2021 ~4 min

COVID-19 could put long-lasting strain on farmers

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

Austin Fitzgerald-Missouri • futurity
April 10, 2020 ~6 min

Insecticide-making cotton actually boosted pesticide use in India

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

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
March 25, 2020 ~4 min

California’s strict air pollution laws are good for farmers

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

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
March 18, 2020 ~5 min


Cold plasma can kill dangerous airborne pig virus

Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus (PRRSv) can make pigs super sick. But it's no match for a cold plasma reactor, researchers say.

U. Michigan • futurity
March 11, 2020 ~5 min

New test is a better gauge of how much nitrogen corn needs

A better test for gauging nitrogen needs in corn fields could mean economic benefits for farmers and be better for the environment, too.

Fred Love-Iowa State • futurity
March 10, 2020 ~4 min

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