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 ...

WAUNAKEE, Wis. (WKOW) — Madison is surrounded by several lakes that provide life and shape the city to what it is today. But an important part of what makes the lakes so beautiful starts on land. Just ...

A rising global population means that maintaining viable agricultural space is one of the most pressing farming issues of 2023 and beyond. Vertical farming is growing crops indoors in stacked layers, ...

The Plant's vertical farming techniques don't require chemical fertilizers. Get the scoop on some hot-topic environmental current events — including a repurposed plant in Chicago using sustainable ...

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 ...

In St. Charles, Illinois, the late-August heat wave was less than enjoyable for local cows. They were too hot, and their appetites dwindled. Sarah and Andy Lenkaitis, two farmers, didn't need to see ...

Barath Raghavan receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the Schmidt Family Foundation and Cisco Systems. Michael Kantar receives funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the ...