Billions of gallons of water may be wasted because of this.

Pastoral life has long been emblematic of a harmonious relationship between man and nature -- but that was all shattered recently in a horrific accident that killed nearly an entire flock of sheep. The incident took place on a roadway

Once you've seen what goes on inside a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) it's tough to accept the trade-off of horrific animal suffering in order to have cheap food.

Dozens of sheep and goats broke out of a slaughterhouse in upstate New York on Tuesday night, and gave police quite the runaround.

It's cow bliss at a dairy in Hertfordshire, England run by the Hare Krishnas. There are only 44 of them but life is sweet: On this farm all the cows have names, they are hand-milked whilst listening to Sanskrit music and

When I reported on a planned 8,100 cow super-dairy in the UK, I noted that many dairy farmers were concerned that these industrial-scale operations would expose the public to the fact that even most smaller

I always thought the 'it makes them grow faster' reasoning for why they put antibiotics in animal feed was a myth and that the truth was more complex. Farmers found they could crowd animals

If shrimp can be happy on a farm, why not pigs? For all the weekday vegetarians and omnivores out there, here is a way to obtain sausages, chorizos and bacon in a friendly way. First of all, plenty of indoor and outdoor space

In late May, a cow named Yvonne decided not to be eaten, and broke through an electric fence to escape from the farm in Bavaria where she was being fattened for slaughter. Since then, she has been on the

A 13-year-old inventor in Kenya has come up with a low-cost, eco-friendly way to protect his family's livestock that could also serve as a solution to a serious problem in his country -- managing human-wildlife conflict.

The divide between environmentalists and stockmen can sometimes be pretty wide, but they may find common ground in a new wireless fence technology for cattle.

Mac McClelland at Modern Farmer ponders the term "humane slaughter" and visits Prather Ranch, a certified organic beef ranch, to see how it is done

Sometime within the last century, soil erosion began to exceed new soil formation. Now, nearly a third of the world’s cropland is losing topsoil faster than new soil is forming, reducing the land’s inherent fertility.

The wide use of antibiotics in factory farms to prevent infections and promote growth is a breeding ground for superbugs.

Livestock to Markets seeks to provide a sustainable solution to overgrazing in the Northern Rangelands of Kenya, creating local community capacity for rangelands conservation..

The U.S.’s top nutritional panel has recommended that Americans eat less meat, both for their health and to help protect the planet.

A mini video series just released by the National Young Farmers Coalition illustrates the challenges and joys of starting one's own dairy farm.

A new logo is coming to dairy products near you, so learn what it's all about.

From the world's largest to ones that were here long before the Mayflower, these noble trees are nothing less than U.S. national treasures.

Researchers studying fossil clams in Florida believe they found the souvenirs of an ancient meteorite.

Here's everything to know about this year's unique September full moon.

After a month under rubble, a nearly lifeless callery pear tree was found by 9/11 workers who were determined to save it.

Learn when the autumn equinox happens and what to expect as we bid farewell to summer.

Don't forget to spend some time in nature! Let the 2019 US fall foliage forecast help.

Sturdy, stalwart, and superlatively statuesque, California's coast redwoods stand out as some of the most impressive organisms on the planet.

Much of the upper US could be treated to some celestial theatrics.

The world's weirdest living thing should encourage us to rethink what we think about intelligence.

Restoring plants and trees near US industrial sites could reduce air pollution by an average of 27 percent, new study finds.

Researchers find that the neurotoxin is carried in by coastal fog, deposited on the land, and then makes its way up the food chain where it is approaching toxic thresholds in pumas.

A NASA scientist shows us the three-fifths of the planet's surface that we don't get to see.

In many part of the world, the 2019-2020 winter was the winter that wasn't.

From dancing tree fairies to the reality of spring fever, there’s more to the March equinox than almost-equal night and day.

Researchers are able to detect and measure things they could not before, while many species flourish amid the silence.

Another good reason to pile density onto subway lines: Almost free heat and cooling.

There is a real footprint to all those baby pictures and Netflix binges.

Knowing how to make a few sauces by heart is a skill we all can use.

That is, if you ever have any...

These simple tricks add the depth and flavor that plant-based vegetable stock can sometimes be missing.

Because store-bought guacamole has too much packaging and potentially strange ingredients; and bad homemade guacamole is sad.

From amaranth to wheat berries, here's how to cook grains that don't come with instructions.

This very easy trick gives shoppers a quick way to grasp the good, the bad, and the ugly in packaged food.

The poetic and ephemeral fifth basic taste, umami, is the talk of the town; you can find it in these all-natural ingredients.

These ingredients are worth the extra money.

Since March 6 is National Frozen Food Day, I figure it's as good a time as any to sing the praises of my freezer.

Social distancing and quarantines don't mean you have to live on canned soup alone.

The pace of cooking has slowed down because we suddenly have extra time.

Nothing exotic here, but it's all practical, versatile, and nutritious.

Slight adjustments to the way you shop and cook can result in big savings.

From preserved lemons and scrap scarves to flavored salts and bath melts, these handmade gifts can be made en masse for everyone on your list.

For the Sunday, December 8 issue, a centerspread ad has been designed as a piece of planet-friendly wrapping paper.