As swarming grasshoppers move north from Mexico, researchers are scrambling to minimize crop damage. 

Are You Ready for the Locusts?

Bugs could connect the ends of the food system by eating waste and creating fertilizer. But the industry will take time to hatch, experts say.

The Growing Allure of Insect Poop

Insects are excluded from welfare protections, but with a rapid expansion in the number of insects being farmed, scientists and producers say that may need to change.

Is It Time to Care About Insect Welfare?

There’s a new movement afoot, encouraging farmers to create bird habitats on their land. It provides natural insect control while mitigating the massive bird losses of recent decades.

Retro Pest Control: Inviting Birds Back to the Farm

The benefits of new habitats planted near agricultural fields might outweigh the risk of pesticide exposure in monarch butterflies — but don’t assume that’s true for all insects.

For Monarchs, Milkweed Matters More than Pesticides

You’ve likely heard about the benefits of eating bugs for the health and sustainability of our planet. But is the American palate ready?

Insects for Dinner: Separating the Hope from the Hype

Wine growers are increasingly exploring alternatives to chemical inputs and machine-based farming.

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