For the last several decades, the default path for American farmers and ranchers has been increasing specialization of the agricultural activities on their operations. In 1949, American farmers ...

Champions of organic farming have long portrayed it as friendlier to humans and the earth. But a new study in a California county found a surprising effect as their acreage grew: Nearby conventional ...

Mark McHargue is president of Nebraska Farm Bureau. He and his wife, Judi, operate a diversified farm where they raise irrigated corn, popcorn and soybeans using both organic and conventional cropping ...

A University of Michigan study found that urban-farmed produce has six times the carbon footprint of conventional farms. The study faced backlash from advocates and students, saying it overlooked ...

In a surprising twist to the urban farming narrative, a study challenges the widely-held belief that urban agriculture (UA) is a beacon of sustainability. Despite its celebrated diversity and ...

Fruits and vegetables grown in urban gardens in Europe and the US have a carbon footprint six times larger on average than the same produce grown on conventional farms, according to researchers.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recycling construction materials and water can make urban agriculture more sustainable. Lauren Moore/USDA Urban agriculture is ...