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Agriculture

A secret weapon in agriculture's climate fight: Ants

Grist explores the possibility of ants to replace pesticides as crops are threatened by climate change.

How Solar Power Saves Family Farms

(NewsUSA) - Many small, family-owned farms in America are struggling to make ends meet. But some farmers like Byron Kominek are discovering how renewable energy can help them keep their land and …

In the toxic male technique, genetically engineered male insects would implant semen containing toxic venom into the female insects during mating.

Making sex deadly for insects could control pests that carry disease and harm crops

Mosquitoes cause around a million deaths per year. So, scientists are coming up with genetic engineering techniques that could lower their numbers.

2025 farm bill: Advocates prioritize anti-hunger policies while Republicans push budget cuts

The Daily Yonder reports on the state of Farm Bill nutrition programs that have played a major role in rural areas.

A farmer harvests corn near McIntire, Iowa, on Oct. 31, 2023.

Agriculture secretary oversees food production, rural life, and nutrition programs that help millions afford healthy diets

The USDA oversees food production and much more. However, it has little direct power to reduce food prices – a centerpiece of President Trump’s campaign.

From field to fork: how America's farming revolution affects your plate and wallet

LandTrust examines the transformation of U.S. farming practices and how they are impacting the nation's landscape in ways both visible and hidden.

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