Round Barn Capital of the World: Rochester, Indiana Preserves Its Odd, Efficient Heritage
Rochester, Indiana, preserves its round barns, once a marvel of farming efficiency, now monuments to a bygone era.
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TikToker’s ‘Secretariat’ Zucchini Weighs 170 Pounds, Breaking North American Marrow Record
A giant zucchini named Secretariat has broken a North American record, weighing 170 pounds.
Satellite data now covers nearly every major irrigation canal on Earth, according to a new study
A solitary satellite now watches the world's irrigation canals, offering farmers and water managers a continuous, global picture of water flow.
Food Industry Fights Maga by Hiring Social Media Influencers to Spread Its Message
US food industry hits back at Maha with social media influencers, in a battle over food policy and public trust.
Tariff Truce: U.S. and China Announce $60 Billion in Duty Cuts on Key Goods
U.S. and China agree to cut tariffs on $60B of goods each way, easing holiday-season costs on toys, sports gear, and Christmas items.
New Soil Test Could Reveal How Soil Microbes Help Feed Plants
A new soil test reveals how microbes bound phosphorus within soil, aiding agriculture through better phosphorus management.
Diverse Grassland Mixes May Better Withstand Drought Than Uniform Ones
German researchers find that varied landscapes can buffer grassland drought losses, offering hope for climate-threatened pastures.
Dairy farmers are being forced to choose between their cows and their children’s college funds
A report finds American family farms are shrinking as fewer than 2% of Americans farm, while the largest 4% of farms control half of sales.
Rodeo Houston Breaks Ground on $300M ‘The Farm,’ a 1-Million-Square-Foot Agricultural Complex
Rodeo Houston breaks ground on 'The Farm,' a $300M agricultural complex in South Houston.
Groundbreaking begins on $50 million agricultural center at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo breaks ground on multi-million-dollar agricultural complex along Highway 288.