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The hurricane knocked out power to millions and destroyed water infrastructure. It also tore up plants across the island, washed soil off fields and knocked down fences.

Puerto Rico's Hurricane Recovery Hinders Farm Businesses' Seed Research

4:32pm November 29, 2017

by Amy Mayer

Many agriculture companies rely on the island's climate for the research and development of commercial corn, soybean and other seeds grown in the U.S. But the storm wiped out needed infrastructure.

Indian female farmers sow paddy in a field during monsoon season near Allahabad on July 19, 2014. The monsoon rains, which usually hit India from June to September, are crucial for farmers whose crops feed hundreds of millions of people.

Carbon Dioxide May Rob Crops Of Nutrition, Leaving Millions At Risk

2:30pm August 02, 2017

by Courtney Columbus

Two new studies suggest that changing atmospheric conditions could reduce protein and iron in food, leading to more health problems for people in countries where malnutrition is already a problem.

NC Fruit Growers Take Stock Of Losses From Recent Cold Snap

3:52pm March 27, 2017

by David Ford

Agriculture officials are calling the cold snap earlier this month the most damaging that fruit farmers in the Southeast have experienced since the 2007 Easter freeze that led to a $1-billion

The theme of Mike's Maze this year is "See America," which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

With GPS And Graph Paper, Farmers Find A-maze-ing Ways To Bring In Cash

9:57pm October 31, 2016

by Laurel Dalrymple

Using technology and math, farmers are creating elaborate corn maze designs, from replicas of fine art to Internet kitties. Labyrinths help make ends meet — they yield more cash per acre than crops.

Environment

North Carolina Farmers Face Devastating Losses After Hurricane Matthew

6:00pm October 12, 2016

by Keri Brown

State agriculture officials are trying to reach farmers in eastern North Carolina that are dealing with flooding from Hurricane Matthew.

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Monarch butterflies mass on a tree branch in the Cerro Chincua mountain at the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Cerro Chincua, central Mexico.

Report: More Pollinator Species In Jeopardy, Threatening World Food Supply

3:55pm February 26, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

About 40 percent of invertebrate pollinator species such as bees and butterflies are facing extinction, according to the global assessment.

A cherry tree and its blossoms are covered with snow in an orchard near Traverse City, Mich. Three years ago, almost every fruit crop in Michigan was frozen out when cold temperatures followed some 80 degree days in March.

Fruit Growers Try Tricking Mother Nature To Prevent Crop Damage

7:41am April 23, 2015

by Peter Payette

In Michigan's orchard country, extreme heat and cold can mean disaster for fruit growers. Now some are using a new twist on old technology to fool trees when sudden, unexpected weather changes occur.

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Piedmont Crops Get Brief Rain Reprieve

7:20pm June 11, 2013

Strawberry plants in the Piedmont are drying out after almost a week-long bath.

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The seed library is a partnership between the Basalt Public Library and the Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute. Seed packets encourage gardeners to write their names and take credit for their harvested seeds.

National

How To Save A Public Library: Make It A Seed Bank

3:07pm February 02, 2013

by Luke Runyon

A small-town library in Colorado is lending more than just books. Patrons can now check out seeds and farm them. After the crops are harvested, the patrons return the seeds from the best fruits and vegetables so the library can lend them out to others.

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