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Wildfires Destroy 'Bountiful' Wheat Crops in Oregon
Farmers rushed to save their livelihoods as a wildfire roared through vast Oregon wheat fields Thursday and crushed their hopes at the peak of what was expected to be one of the most bountiful harvests in years.
Tips to a Successful Wheat Crop
A good wheat crop sometimes arrives wrapped in a tough weather package.
How we can make crops survive without water
As the world's population grows and the effects of climate change come into sharper relief, we'll have to feed more people using less arable land. Molecular biologist Jill Farrant studies a rare phenomenon that may help: "resurrection plants" -- super-resilient plants that seemingly come back from the dead. Could they hold promise for growing food in our coming hotter, drier world?
Wildfires: What are the 6 “Ps” of wildfire evacuation?
Should your home be threatened by wildfire and you are ordered to evacuate, what would you do?
Wildfires: You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers
What does containment mean? How are wildfires named? What happens after your house burns?
How the U.S. Wheat Export System Delivers Quality and Value
This is the story of how grain companies in the U.S. wheat export system deliver wheat that consistently meets buyer specifications.
What are the top causes of wildfires?
How grain growers are still harvesting crops in drought
The drought is relentless but some grain growers are still managing to harvest crops, and what they have discovered could be the way of the future.
How America’s Most Useless Crop Also Became Its Most Commonly Grown One
Contrary to what you may think (and what your food labels may suggest) corn is not the most grown crop in America. The most grown crop is something no one is eating, no one is asking for, and no one is quite sure what to do with. It’s your lawn.
This is what driving through a raging wildfire looks like
'Just keep driving. Not too too fast, we'll be okay.'
13 Things You Didn't Know About Wildfires
We're giving you answers to your most burning questions about why, when, and how wildfires happen, straight from the experts.
What Happens to Wildlife During a Wildfire?
So, what exactly is the impact of forest fires on wildlife? It turns out that like most things in life, it’s a mixed bag. On one hand, wildfire is a natural part of the ecosystem in the western United States, and wildlife has a long relationship with it. Some species even benefit from the blazes. On the other hand, of course fire can be dangerous to animals and plants that can’t outrun it.
What's in wildfire smoke, and why is it so bad for your lungs?
Wildfires blanketing several Western cities are creating hazardous health conditions. Don't count on cloth masks to protect your lungs.
Meet the scientists trying to understand the world’s worst wildfires
It won’t be easy to update the 47-year-old standard for predicting what fires will do—but it will save lives.
How to Mark Perfect Crop Rows
Rig an old fishing reel to ensure that your seeds and seedlings fall in line.
Wildfire! How to Protect Your Home and Family
Nearly a third of U.S. homes are vulnerable to wildfire. Reduce your risk by preparing now with these tips
How to Fireproof Your Home from Wildfires
Your home keeps family safe and holds priceless memories. Learn how to fireproof your home from wildfires from the experts at Mercury Insurance.
How To Help With The Amazon Rainforest Wildfires
Images and videos of the record-breaking fires raging across the Amazon rainforest have been spreading across the internet, but what can we do to help?
