A Braided HeritageIn the woodlands of the Northeast, Indigenous women are reawakening the corn their ancestors grew before settler contact. Sep 21 26September 21, 2026Article at ambrook.com
Bulking UpTurbulent meat prices could push Americans to buy a year’s worth of beef at a time — a huge shift to how we think about meat. Jan 23 26January 23, 2026Article at ambrook.com
The Snails at the End of the WorldAs ecological collapse forces New England’s fishers to diversify their catch, a sea snail once considered a nuisance might be able to stack up. Sep 12 25September 12, 2025Article at ambrook.com
Grasshoppers Wreaking HavocCalifornia producers are reporting up to 70% crop loss from grasshoppers. Where is the federal management agency that’s designed to assist with this very problem? Jun 27 25June 27, 2025Article at ambrook.com
Caviar’s Shifting TidesThe caviar renaissance is well underway. But what will it take to make sturgeon farming sustainable? Mar 15 25March 15, 2025Article at ambrook.com
For Citrus Growers, The Way Forward May Not Be Citrus At AllAfter more than a decade of greening disease devastation, Florida’s citrus farmers are considering alternative crops. One company claims they have what it takes, but farmers are skeptical. Nov 09 24November 09, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Maybe It’s Fine to Abandon CroplandA new study found that over 30 million acres of arable land has been abandoned since the 1980s. Spoiler: It might be a rare win for both farmers and the environment. Sep 14 24September 14, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Fighting the Boar WarsFor farmers caught in the nationwide “pigdemic,” feral hogs are the “top nuisance, bar none.” Jul 26 24July 26, 2024Article at ambrook.com
John Deere’s New Gen Z Chief Tractor OfficerWill the brand’s in-house TikToker help to engage more young people in agriculture? Jul 14 24July 14, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Hive Mentality: Drone Swarms Are On The HorizonThe FAA recently approved the use of multiple unmanned aircraft on a single farm, promising to make it easier to manage large fields. But regulators say the technology is weighed down by a lot of unknowns. Jun 14 24June 14, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Drink Your Insulin, DearScientists have created a cow that produces human insulin in its milk. But the ethical debate surrounding genetic engineering remains as murky as ever. Apr 26 24April 26, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Humans With Bird FluAs avian influenza moves from birds to cows to people, how worried do we need to be? Apr 03 24April 03, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Soiled Again: The Organic Transition Is UnderfootThe USDA has thrown $300 million at organic agriculture. Is that enough to save our soil? Mar 30 24March 30, 2024Article at ambrook.com
No Rest (Water, or Shade) for the WearyIn Florida — the nation’s hottest state — the Senate voted to kill local heat protection ordinances that could save farmworkers’ lives. Mar 15 24March 15, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Colostrum for the PeopleBovine colostrum is the latest “superfood” obsession on social media — but its powers are still under the microscope. Mar 07 24March 07, 2024Article at ambrook.com
Farmers Don’t Want to Throw Away FoodAt the height of the pandemic, farmers were forced to dump millions of pounds of perfectly edible produce. Four years later, they still need help with their surpluses. Feb 16 24February 16, 2024Article at ambrook.com