Also called agroforestry, forest farming is a great way to work within your environmental parameters and utilize the tree canopy to produce more for your farm. Especially for those who live in forested areas, this practice enhances farm output without compromising the ecosystem. Source: modernfarmer.com

I planted my first seed potatoes in Central Texas on February 12, 2025—right after a string of sunny 70°F days. It felt like spring had arrived early. Then a blue norther slammed through on the night of February 14, dropping temps to 28°F. Half my rows never sprouted. The harsh reality about planting potatoes in…

Project will assess how antioxidant carotenoids in NutraMaize Orange Corn can mitigate negative health effects associated with heat-induced oxidative stress Agriculture company NutraMaize has received a three-year, $460,455 Laying Hen and Turkey Research Program grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Researchers will assess how the…

California Native Plant Foods Celebration and Symposium to be held at UC Davis on Feb. 10 Sara Calvosa Olson, second from left, is one of the panelists who will be at the California Native Plant Foods Celebration and Symposium at UC Davis in February. Calvosa Olson is a culinary educator and a Native Californian of…

For farms in colder areas, starting seeds in time for the spring market requires a significant amount of time and indoor space. Winter sowing is a method that can be done outdoors and gives seedlings a stronger constitution as they mature. Here, we share plants that thrive when winter sown. Source: modernfarmer.com

Rainforest near Manaus, capital of Amazonas state, Brazil. (Image courtesy of Hans ter Steege) WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — While most scientific research fields maintain open-access data policies, access to forestry data remains limited. Jingjing Liang “The utmost hurdle for the global community to conduct forestry and forest ecology studies, at a global scale especially, is…

“The Guidelines need to be rewritten by unbiased authors referencing the latest nutrition research that will actually help keep Americans healthy and fight diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.” Since the final DGAs need to be evidence-backed, the administration’s scientific foundation includes a series of studies that support its recommendations. This report was conducted by a…

Model of disruptions from bird flu may be used to prepare for other threats to food supply chain The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions to the U.S. and global economies, including labor shortages and food supply chain breakdowns that profoundly affected producers and consumers alike.  In response, the Western Institute for Food Safety & Security…

by Sarah Jay, Modern Farmer January 5, 2026 Freshwater alga, Chlorella vulgaris, is a new superfood with a small environmental footprint. The rise in interest in this alga stems from its applications across multiple areas of farming. In Japan, where it is most commonly used, it is employed as a livestock feed, a renewable energy…