The recent losses are worrying to scientists and land managers — especially since climate change will make extreme flooding a more frequent threat.
Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry Relies on Undocumented Immigrants, but the State Won’t Let Them Legally Drive
Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say.
Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say.
Lost in Translation: How USDA Barriers Leave Immigrant Farmers and Ranchers Behind
Federal agriculture funding is a vital resource, but immigrant producers face language and cultural obstacles to benefiting from it.
Federal agriculture funding is a vital resource, but immigrant producers face language and cultural obstacles to benefiting from it.
How Big AG Pollutes America’s Waters and Makes Money Doing It
Crop production practices that limit nutrients are largely ignored.
Crop production practices that limit nutrients are largely ignored.
Three Widely Used Pesticides Driving Hundreds of Endangered Species Toward Extinction, According to EPA
Analysis: The chemicals known as neonics are killing bees and other pollinators, polluting waters and ending up in people’s urine.
Analysis: The chemicals known as neonics are killing bees and other pollinators, polluting waters and ending up in people’s urine.
Illinois Enacts Law Increasing Penalties for Exposing Humans to Pesticides
The legislation stems from a 2019 incident where dozens of farmworkers, including their children, were exposed to pesticides. Advocates said the new bill will help prevent incidents like that from happening again.
The legislation stems from a 2019 incident where dozens of farmworkers, including their children, were exposed to pesticides. Advocates said the new bill will help prevent incidents like that from happening again.