How ancient seeds from the Fertile Crescent could help save us from climate change Some of the tens of thousands of seeds stored at a facility in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley may hold keys to helping the planet's food supply adapt to climate change. Many seeds were saved from Syria's war. Ruth Sherlock
New podcast uncovers a true story of family, fraud, land and power in the American West Kim Malcolm talks with Anna King, host of the new podcast Ghost Herd. Andy Hurst
Costs, and potential benefits, of reducing emissions in Washington's agricultural industry Soil management in the agricultural industry can generate greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Reducing those emissions for growers in Eastern Washington can initially come with a high price tag, leading farmers to weigh the costs against potential benefits of solutions. Courtney Flatt
No-till farming, cover crops reduce greenhouse gasses but cost growers at the start, study finds Reducing carbon emissions caused by agriculture in Eastern Washington could cost growers. At least at the start. Courtney Flatt
Deadly flu hits Washington birds Wildlife officials have found hundreds of dead snow geese around Washington’s Skagit Bay, suspected victims of highly pathogenic avian influenza: bird flu. John Ryan
The unique mental health challenges facing farmers and farmworkers There are many barriers to receiving mental health care. It’s expensive, not always covered by insurance, and it can be difficult to find a therapist. A new report from the Seattle Times says those barriers can be even higher for people working in agriculture. Sarah Leibovitz
To outwit a giant hornet, scientists try speaking its language Researchers on two continents aim to lure the world’s largest hornet to its doom by speaking its chemical language. John Ryan
Washington reaches settlement in chicken conspiracy lawsuit Yesterday, Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the state had reached a $10.5 million settlement. With a chicken company. Libby Denkmann
There aren't enough young farmers. Congress is looking to change that Attracting a younger generation is key to building a sustainable food system, but getting access to land is a huge barrier to entering farming, according to a new survey. Ximena Bustillo
