CHICAGO (CBS) -- The dust storm that covered Interstate 55 in Central Illinois this week is considered by some a freak event – as dust from surrounding farm fields created zero visibility. But some ...

Hemp has become increasingly popular for its versatile uses: CBD-rich varieties are in high demand for pharmaceutical products, while fiber-rich varieties are valued for industrial applications like ...

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 ...

What are some dry land farming methods? Pick up tips for selecting desert-hardy vegetable varieties for a dry climate and tactics for successful growing. Earth’s climate is in a perpetual state of ...

New university ‘precision agriculture’ programs teach the use of satellite images, soil sensors, drones, robotics and more.