John Holler checks the fences at his Bee Creek Farm in Crossville. (Photo: Anne Braly) Agriculture, long a dominant industry in Tennessee, remains one in the 21st century, contributing about $89 ...

Plants adapt genetically over time to the special conditions of organic farming. This has been demonstrated in a long-term study conducted at the University of Bonn. The researchers planted barley ...

There might be more to regenerative agriculture than its ability to enhance farm ecosystems, capture carbon or boost soil biodiversity. Recent research has pointed to perks going beyond the farm and ...

Les Seiler’s goal is sustainable crop production to preserve and improve the land for future generations. Les Seiler knew in 1986 preserving the soil was important. That’s when he and his brother set ...

Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world’s land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast ...

Berlin-based agriTech startup Klim is in a hurry to get farmers adopting so-called ‘regenerative’ methods — which are touted as less harmful to soils and biodiversity than conventional farming — ...

Climate-resilient agriculture uses biotechnology, biofertilizers, biopesticides, genome-edited crops, and AI-driven tools to ...

Fruit and vegetables grown on urban farms, which are often touted as a healthier and more sustainable, are often more carbon-intensive than conventionally grown food, according to research published ...

Amid questions about conventional farming methods, many look to do more with less, like farming vertically, using soilless growing methods, and shrinking large-scale farming operations. Subscribe to ...

Agriculture, long a dominant industry in Tennessee, remains one in the 21st century, contributing about $89 billion to the state's economy annually. Soybeans, cotton and tobacco rank among top ...