As the climate trends warmer and drier, global food security increasingly hinges on crops’ ability to withstand drought.
Redefining Drought in the US Corn Belt
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Canada Water Agency Will Help Protect and Sustain Canada’s Water Resources
The new Canada Water Agency—announced in the recent federal Throne Speech—is the first critical step toward transforming how water is managed across the country.
Rise of Rice Farming in Asia 3,000 Years Ago Explained
New research has shed light on how paddy field rice farming rapidly expanded along Asia’s coastline 2,000–3,000 years ago after freshwater conditions improved.
Connection to "ʻāina" Critical to Health Among Native Hawaiians
Holistic cultural practices that foster a connection to ʻāina (land) are important in improving the health of Kānaka Maoli (Indigenous Peoples of Hawaiʻi).
University of Hawaii Team to Develop Wildfire Risk System
Recent wildfires ravaging the West Coast highlight the importance of preparation and understanding the threat everywhere, including Hawaiʻi.
Essential Oils Could Keep Pests, Disease from Organic Crops
With U.S. organic food sales topping $50 billion in 2018, statistics from the Organic Trade Association indicate that fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops combined make up 36.3 percent of total organic sales.
