Quote of the day by George Washington Carver, 'Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise' offers timeless advice on nature, mindfulness, quiet moments, everyday inspirationQuote of the day by George Washington Carver encourages us to notice a moment that many people never see because they are asleep, busy or d...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Russia, Ukraine agree to not hit energy targets, says TrumpUkraine and Russia have agreed not to strike each other's energy targets. US President Donald Trump announced this agreement on Monday. He ...
14 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmersRecord diesel prices are squeezing US farmers as they harvest corn and soybeans, adding to higher fertiliser, seed and equipment costs. The...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
In 1913, lead turned Picher, Oklahoma, from farmland into a town of about 14,000; by 2010, only 20 residents remained, and chat piles covered parts of Ottawa CountyPicher, a small town in northeast Oklahoma, transformed into a mining hub after the lead and zinc discovery in 1913. However, this rapid gr...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Spanish explorer who became the first European to cross the Mississippi River brought 13 pigs from Cuba to Tampa Bay in 1539. Three years later, his herd had grown to 700, and its spread helped turn America into a pork-producing giantHernando de Soto's arrival in Florida in 1539 marked the beginning of a revolution in agriculture as he brought along thirteen pigs. These ...
29 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centersRural communities face growing concerns over rapid data center expansion. Farmers and environmentalists unite against potential farmland lo...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...
17 Aug, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Quote of the day by Kevin Costner: "Failure doesn't kill you... it increases your desire to..." Yellowstone actor's powerful message on success, never giving up and motivation to keep goingQuote of the day by Kevin Costner, “Failure doesn't kill you... it increases your desire to make something happen,” offers a powerful lesso...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Tech billionaires Jack and Laura Dangermond donated $165 million to protect a stunning 24,000-acre stretch of California coastline visible from spaceJack and Laura Dangermond have made a monumental donation of $165 million to The Nature Conservancy, ensuring the permanent protection of t...
17 Aug, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Missouri farmer invites data center developers to buy his land as $6.3B project faces growing local opposition and communities push back on AI expansionA Missouri farmer is inviting data center developers to bid on his land as a $6.3 billion AI project faces opposition and community push ba...
17 Aug, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Techie rejected American dream. Today, her thriving business is empowering farmers. Who is Sanjana Reddy?Sanjana Reddy, from Telangana, rejected an IT job in the USA to empower farmers in her village. She used her knowledge to improve turmeric ...
14 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Honeymoon over? More and more Republicans, including diehard MAGA farmers and teachers, regret voting for Donald Trump; here's what they have to sayDonald Trump’s policies are causing regret among Republican farmers and teachers as funding cuts and aid freezes impact their lives. Farmer...
17 Feb, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
- Chinese create genetically modified low-fat pigs
New York, Oct 25 (IANS) Using the gene-editing technology CRISPR, Chinese scientists have created pigs that are thinner and leaner -- with ...
25 Oct, 2017, 09.07 PM IST
- Government approach to GM tech is emotion-based, says Mahyco
Jalna (Maharashtra), June 22 (IANS) With a decision to allow commercial cultivation of genetically modified (GM) mustard pending, a top exe...
22 Jun, 2017, 01.12 PM IST
- US lawmakers upset over Iraq buying basmati from India
US Congress members from the largest rice-growing states are on warpath, asking Iraq to resume buying US long-grain rice, instead of from I...
25 Feb, 2012, 03.22 PM IST
- USDA declares 61 counties in Illinois disaster area
The US Agriculture Department on Wednesday declared 61 counties in Illinois as primary disaster areas, a move that will make farmers eligib...
31 Jan, 2008, 05.14 AM IST
- Call for science-based biotech policy
India should frame a biotechnology policy which is "science-based, transparent and timely" and avoid delays in giving approval for introduc...
30 Dec, 2002, 05.20 PM IST