Agriculture

The first global declaration on reducing emissions from food production is a start, researchers say—but it sidesteps contentious issues such as meat consumption

From self-pollination to bogs, cranberries are a Thanksgiving classic with many fascinating botanical and genetic features

Rising temperatures are increasing the likelihood of severe drought in Syria, Iraq and Iran

Eating less beef, cheese and ice cream would slash emissions, but removing cattle from our agricultural system isn’t easy

Worsening heat waves in agricultural areas of the U.S. are affecting bird reproduction and nestling survival

Olive trees in Spain and neighboring countries have little fruit, which itself could wither away

The buzzy industry of robotic pollinators is setting its sights on indoor farms for urban—and extraterrestrial—environments

Cultured meat, grown from real animal cells, will soon be available in restaurants in San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

A combination of climate change and unsustainable agricultural practices could lead to Dust Bowl–like conditions

The number of people facing acute food insecurity shot up for the fourth year in a row in 2022

Prevent your jack-o’-lantern from turning into moldy, maggoty mush before Halloween

Researchers and tire companies hope drought-tolerant guayule can provide a sustainable economic boost to the water-stressed Southwest