Delaware is bracing for its first frost of the year. The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory for most of the state, excluding the beaches in Sussex. This advisory is in effect from 2 a. m. to 9 a. m. on October 25. Frost forms when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or lower. This can
Soil health is not just good for the planet; it's also good for your wallet. Recent research shows that farmers who adopt soil health practices can save money and even boost their income. This is big news for those who thought improving soil health would only cost more. The study looked at 20 farms
In the heart of Taiwan's rural landscapes, a pressing question lingers: how do agricultural chemicals impact our genetic makeup? Researchers decided to investigate this by examining two key substances: glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, and its byproduct, AMPA. They chose to analyze these compound
Farmers across the U. S. are feeling the heat as harvest season kicks off. Low crop prices and ongoing trade tensions have them worried about their future. Republican lawmakers from farming states are pushing hard for financial help from the government before the year ends. Behind the scenes, talks
A Danish energy company is in a legal battle with the Trump administration over a wind farm project. The company, Orsted, is trying to stop the government from halting work on the Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. The project is almost finished and could power hu
Chickens make a lot of noise. But did you know that these sounds can tell us a lot about their health and how they're feeling? Scientists have been studying chicken noises for 15 days straight. They used special microphones in chicken houses to record all the sounds. They also checked the temperatur
Florida's farmers are in a tough spot. They can't find enough workers to harvest their crops. This isn't just a small problem. It's a big deal that could affect everyone. Many workers have left because they're scared. They don't want to be caught up in immigration raids. Now, farmers are struggling
Steve Hopkins is a farmer from Virginia who has been working on his family's farm for almost 30 years. He is the sixth generation to run Riverview Farms, which is located near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Steve and his wife, Cristi, have been working hard to make the farm bigger and more diverse. This
Alan Dershowitz, a well-known lawyer, found himself in a bit of a pickle at a farmer's market. He went to buy some pierogi, but the vendor refused to sell to him. Why? Because the vendor didn't like Dershowitz's political views. Dershowitz, who has represented some big names, thinks the vendor didn
Farming is changing. More people want to use natural stuff to make soil healthier. But not all natural inputs are created equal. Some add helpful things like zinc (Zn) to the soil. Others might bring harmful stuff like cadmium (Cd). Plant waste, like crop leftovers, is different from animal waste,
