by Sarah Rieger "Southern Alberta farmers will be praying for thunderstorms to get their crops through this dry season, as they contend with a serious moisture deficit that stems back to last summer. "There just isn't that soil moisture to carry the crops, ideally, through until that next rainfall event," said Ralph Wright, head of …
A Few More Bad Apples: As The Climate Changes, Fruit Growing Does, Too — News : NPR
Apple growing is a ruthless business obsessed with good looks. Higher temperatures affect every part of of the fruit's life cycle, from more pests to changing color — and can even give them sunburn.(Image credit: Jake Rajs/Getty Images) via A Few More Bad Apples: As The Climate Changes, Fruit Growing Does, Too — News : NPR
With Spanish Classes, Vet Schools Aim To Break Down Barriers With Farmworkers
Kudos to vet schools for embracing diversity to better inform animal care! Because many farmworkers speak Spanish, veterinarian schools are pushing to open the lines of communication and ensure accurate medical care by producing more bilingual graduates.(Image credit: Esther Honig/Harvest Public Media) via With Spanish Classes, Vet Schools Aim To Break Down Barriers With Farmworkers — …
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Honest Labor — leaf and twig
on the land in the elements for the Good via Honest Labor — leaf and twig
Around the World, Farmland Birds Are in Steep Decline
Modern agriculture has transformed the world—and as a result, some bird species are hurting. via Around the World, Farmland Birds Are in Steep Decline — National Geographic News Full article here.
The Northern Herper 