Forests around the world disappeared at a rate of 18 soccer fields every minute, a global survey found. Fires accounted for nearly half of the losses.
Tag: Agriculture and Farming
Japanese Farm Minister Resigns After Saying He’d Never Bought Rice
The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. “Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of rice,” said the minister, Taku Eto.
Virginia Farmers Are Reviving a Tradition of Harvesting Herbs
Farmers have banded together to make the market for herbal supplements and remedies, part of Appalachia’s cultural heritage, more sustainable and more profitable.
How a Water Conservation Idea Won Over Oklahoma Farmers
Haunted by memories of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma farmers have adopted conservation practices that have helped to revive about 100 streams.
R.F.K. Jr. Has Unlikely Allies in His Drive to Limit Atrazine
An unlikely group is coalescing around the health secretary’s drive for restrictions on atrazine, which is linked to cancer, birth defects and low sperm counts.
Farmers Sued Over Deleted Climate Data. So the Government Will Put It Back.
The Agriculture Department pledged to restore online climate information that farmers said helped them do business, but which officials had deleted.
Trump’s Tariffs on Canada Spark Debate Over U.S. Trade: Does the U.S. Need Canada?
President Trump seems to think not. The industries he constantly mentions when he pushes his case, including autos, energy and lumber, beg to differ.
Why America’s ‘Beautiful Beef’ Is a Trade War Sore Point for Europe
European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves.
Trump Officials Ask Texas Court to End Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken
The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.
Out of War’s Shadow: Vietnam on the Move
Nothing defines Vietnam more right now than the desire to be seen anew, to have the country and its people recognized for their strengths.