Reflecting on a personal connection to farming and a commitment to sustainable practices, this narrative explores the challenges and rewards of raising pastured pigs. It delves into the ethical considerations of animal husbandry, the...

The Industrial Revolution, which began in the mid 1700s, fundamentally changed the way people lived. It was a period in history that brought the invention of many new machines such as the steam engine, a device that changed agriculture...

In this video, the owner of a legendary Mumbai restaurant discusses how they continue to serve beef despite a statewide ban. The video also highlights the impact of the ban on the beef industry, including job losses and the exclusion of...

What exactly is a plant? This colorful program explains to students the difference between living and nonliving things as well as what a plant is, where plants live, and the different types of plants they might be familiar with.

There are endless consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, but some are concerned about the impact it will have on the meat industry. In this video, we discuss the virus' impact, what it means for consumers and the action being taken by...

Getting more locally grown food to schools is the goal of USDA's Farm to School program.

From treetops to rivers to the bedrock below, there is constant activity going on in what we can think of as the “skin” of our planet. It’s called the critical zone, the active layer of the Earth where life-forms, from microbes to...

Two scientists with the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Lincoln, Nebraska join us via Zoom to update progress on carbon sequestration research.

It's easy to think of soap suds when one thinks of bubbles, but these bubbles can clean without chemicals. These are cavitation bubbles, which are created when air is churned up in water. And what researchers are learning could...

Part 2 - As Fred Kirschenmann points out, extreme weather patterns will have a destabilizing impact on agriculture. Climate Change and Ecological Degradation threatens the future of agriculture unless we change our farming practices....

A no-till farmer shares his lifelong commitment to agriculture, emphasizing the stewardship of the land through sustainable practices like no-till farming and cover cropping. Highlighting the importance of soil health and the mutual...

Listen to two individual perspectives on why the cow has polarized India and why compassion for the cow may be missing from both sides.<br/>
Deciphering India, The Sacred Cow part 9/9

The Plant that Cures Malaria part 4/5: Clovis, a farmer in East Africa, faces challenges in transporting his Artemisia crop to buyers. Despite negotiating a new contract, the farmers are paid 1/3 less per kilo compared to last year and...

This video highlights the growing demand for power in the developing world, particularly in Asia, and the reliance on hydropower as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. However, it also explores the negative consequences of hydropower...

In this video, the narrator explores the impact of a recent beef ban in Mumbai, India, imposed by the state government. Learn what it is like to search for a restaurant serving beef in Mumbai.<br/>
Deciphering India, The Sacred Cow part 3/9

Agricultural companies have struggled for years to reliably predict consumer purchasing habits and the profitability of crops. Now they're betting on automation and data analysis to change that.

U.S. farms, ever more productive, are draining water supplies and often fouling the nation's rivers. What can farmers do to improve water quality? And how is that objective balanced against the increasing demand for food?

Energy experts are thinking about ways to replace coal that’s burned in American power stations. One alternative is to burn plants because they can produce fewer greenhouse gas emissions. This results in biomass power. Listen to learn...

One of the main selling points of Brexit was that it'd allow the UK to strike trade deals with other countries. Yesterday, for the first time, this came true with Johnson announcing a trade deal with Australia - the only original deal...

ViSUS LLC, a small business funded by the National Science Foundation, has created software to help farmers analyze aerial photos of crops.



Farmers often gather crop data using drones to take aerial photos, but it can take up...

A new generation of startups are harnessing gene-editing technologies to take on the multibillion-dollar giants of the crop-seed industry. Will consumers buy in?

Mayan Garden, Mexico part 1/2: This video explores the relationship between the ancient Maya civilization and the tropical rainforest they inhabited, as well as how their conservation practices have been passed down through generations....

This video highlights the challenges faced by Indonesian farmers in meeting the country's growing food demand. It discusses the transition from traditional organic farming practices to modern commercial rice farms and the consequences of...

In this lecture we take a look at WWII America.