Water Security Is the Bedrock of Southern High Plains Farming and Ranching
Water is the backbone of farming and ranching in the Southern High Plains, yet it is becoming increasingly unreliable. While producers have long adapted to dry conditions, today’s challenges—declining aquifers, prolonged drought, and rising competition for water—are outpacing traditional solutions.
It’s Time to Include Invasive Plants in the Wildfire Conversation
We often focus on climate change when we talk about today’s wildfires, and rightly so. Climate is a big part of the equation, but it doesn’t cause fire on its own. Invasive plants are rarely acknowledged as part of the wildfire problem.
Ice Cream – We All Scream For Ice Cream
Ice cream has endured centuries of human history—from snow mixed with honey in ancient civilizations to twentieth‑century breweries reinventing themselves during Prohibition. Even today, this beloved staple reflects both innovation and risk, as shown by a 2025 FDA recall affecting ice cream distributed across 23 states.
We Must Invest in Integrated Education and Workforce Development for a Strong Society
Agriculture is not just science and economics applied through hard work. It is the work of data science, economics, communication, ethics, engineering, sociology, environmental science, and creative problem-solving. Agriculture encompasses understanding local and global cultures, market narratives, global supply chains, and new digital tools that shift daily.
Technological Advances in the Agricultural Equipment Industry
Farm machinery is rapidly shifting from automation to autonomy, integrating GPS, AI, and data systems. At Agritechnica, trends were clear: more robots, global participation, and China’s growing role in high-tech ag. Full autonomy isn’t here yet, but the future is coming fast.
Climate change and the drive for a more resilient food system are reshaping how companies measure and manage sustainability.
Supporting Mental Health in Agriculture: Why It Matters at the Iowa Soybean Association
With agriculture facing one of the nation’s highest suicide rates, ISA is expanding its mission beyond agronomy to provide Mental Health First Aid training, share farmer stories, and connect producers with mental health resources.
Ultra-Processed Foods at the Crossroads
Once a scientific classification, “ultra-processed” now sparks controversy—often condemning nutrient-rich foods alongside indulgent ones. Regulators seek a clear definition to guide policy and public health.
What We Learn from Agriculture’s Bio-Revolution: A Transition in Two Dimensions
In this Voices of Agriculture feature, Solito Sumulong reflects on lessons drawn from years at the forefront of this transition—from pheromone biocontrols and nanotechnology to peptide bioinsecticides.
Global experts at the 2025 ABBC symposium urged stronger science communication to counter misinformation on agricultural biotechnologies, adopting the Lusaka Declaration to support food security.
