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Agriculture

Nearly half of Iowa corn acres planted

Despite another week of rainy conditions, which left an average of just over three days suitable for field work, Iowa farmers have more corn and soybeans in the ground than this time last year. Corn planted in the state reached 49%, which is three days ahead of 2024 planting but two days behind the average. […]

Mango farms where? Climate change is scrambling where the world's food is grown.

Grist details how farmers from Italy to California are embracing mango crops as the world warms.

A secret weapon in agriculture's climate fight: Ants

Grist explores the possibility of ants to replace pesticides as crops are threatened by climate change.

How Solar Power Saves Family Farms

(NewsUSA) - Many small, family-owned farms in America are struggling to make ends meet. But some farmers like Byron Kominek are discovering how renewable energy can help them keep their land and …

In the toxic male technique, genetically engineered male insects would implant semen containing toxic venom into the female insects during mating.

Making sex deadly for insects could control pests that carry disease and harm crops

Mosquitoes cause around a million deaths per year. So, scientists are coming up with genetic engineering techniques that could lower their numbers.

2025 farm bill: Advocates prioritize anti-hunger policies while Republicans push budget cuts

The Daily Yonder reports on the state of Farm Bill nutrition programs that have played a major role in rural areas.

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Tick bites are on the rise. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Moving Resources For Military Families

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