agriculture

The Water Crises Aren’t Coming—They’re Here

For eons, the earth has had the same amount of water—no more, no less. What the ancient Romans used for…

6 years ago

Strips of prairie plants slow loss of soil, nutrients and water, double biodiversity

Matt Helmers from Iowa State University discusses STRIPS near a flume. Photo by Jane Hodgins, US Forest Service. Newtown Square,…

6 years ago

Interview: Ohio’s Representative Nickie Antonio

MCAF:What is unique about protecting the resources in your district? My district is unique in that it includes an urban…

6 years ago

Urban gardeners use big ag techniques to conserve soil

The Flanner House, with help from Brandywine Creek Farms, is preparing to create the state's largest urban farm in the…

6 years ago

South Dakota waterways: dumping grounds for human, industrial, ag wastes

(Photo: Bart Pfankuch / SD News Watch) From a riverbank or roadside, South Dakota’s waterways appear placid and picturesque. The…

6 years ago