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In 1921, America introduced cogongrass as a forage crop; later used for soil control, the invasive grass now covers more than 1 million acres in FloridaCogongrass was brought to the United States in the early 20th century with the noble goal of supporting agriculture and curbing erosion. Ho...- In 1943, Kentucky released a hardy pasture grass that farmers embraced; today, tall fescue covers an estimated 35 million acres, while its hidden fungus causes costly cattle health problemsIn 1931, tall fescue grass was first found in Kentucky and later spread throughout the eastern United States. While it's advantageous for f...
- Siberian elm was widely planted in America for windbreaks and as a disease-tolerant shade tree; it escaped cultivation and is now considered invasive in 41 statesSiberian elm, initially introduced to American landscapes for its Dutch elm disease resistance, soon proved problematic as it became invasi...
- Country singer Zach Bryan purchased $18.25 million estate in Tennessee this yearCountry singer Zach Bryan has bought an $18.25 million Tennessee estate after getting married to Samantha Leonard, reports said. The 5,035-...
- In 1985, Harrison Ford bought an 800-acre ranch along Wyoming's Snake River. 41 years later, 389 acres remain protected by conservation easements as wildlife habitat nowHarrison Ford’s Wyoming ranch became much more than a private retreat after he purchased an 800-acre property along the Snake River in 1985...
- In 1999, 17 wind turbines went up on a Minnesota soybean-and-cattle farm; farming continued as turbine leases provided additional incomeSince 1999, rural Minnesota farmers have harnessed wind turbines for financial stability. Each turbine's land lease can bring in between $2...
- In 2020, Willie Nelson turned his 500-acre Texas Luck Ranch into a regenerative farm using managed grazing. 6 years later, it continues alongside rescued horses and native-grass workWillie and Annie Nelson tasked farmers with transforming their Luck Ranch. The Weldons introduced pigs and native seeds to begin soil regen...
- A juice company dumped 12,000 tons of orange peels in Costa Rican forest. What happened next surprised scientistsThousands of tonnes of orange peels and pulp, dumped on degraded land in Costa Rica in the 1990s, unexpectedly transformed the barren area ...
- Meet Tom Hodgdon, a California rancher who built a two-story cabin in 1879; 81 years later, the National Park Service moved it to Wawona’s Pioneer Yosemite History CenterThe Hodgdon Homestead Cabin, constructed in 1879, found its new home in Yosemite National Park after being meticulously disassembled. This ...
- Their 3,500-acre farm was failing in England's West Sussex. Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped farming it, and 20 years later rare birds, butterflies and wildlife have returnedA struggling 3,500-acre farm in West Sussex took an unexpected turn when Isabella Tree and Sir Charles Burrell stopped conventional farming...
- Mobiles phones with low specs make a comeback in premium marketEntry-level smartphones with 2GB or 3GB RAM are making a comeback. Brands like Itel and Lava are targeting this segment with new models. Ma...
- In 1995, Discovery Channel founder John Hendricks bought a Colorado ranch; decades later, his 7,000-acre estate included a 22,000-sq-ft home and 4,000 acres of protected landJohn Hendricks, Discovery Channel founder, is selling his expansive Colorado ranch and resort. This nearly 7,000-acre property is listed fo...
- Dwayne Johnson bought his Georgia estate for $9.49 million; after a $6.95 million listing and another price cut, it sold for $6.1 millionDwayne Johnson’s Georgia estate sale is a compelling celebrity real estate story because the final numbers are so difficult to ignore. A pr...
- Ladakh taps 18,000-Ft glacier stream to save shrinking Tso Kar lakeLadakh's administration is reviving Tso Kar Lake by channeling untapped glacier meltwater. This mega project aims to restore the lake's dim...
- Food Fables – How nomads influenced Indian cookingThe sixth World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan have brought attention to the traditions, sports and way of life of nomadic communities. Nomads h...
- Max Thieriot’s 90-acre California ranch is far from a typical celebrity home with a working Pinot Noir vineyard, ocean views and rolling land where his family built a wine legacyIn 2013, actor Max Thieriot and his wife purchased a sprawling 90-acre ranch in Sonoma County. They dedicated nine acres of this beautiful ...
- 5 world market themes for the week aheadWith the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan set to make pivotal interest rate decisions against a backdrop of escalating energy prices, ...
- Quote of the day by Carl Sandburg: “There is a place where the heart beats faster, where the...” — Timeless life lesson from an inspirational quote on belonging, relationships, acceptance and why finding where you truly belong can shape the way you see lifeQuote of the day by Carl Sandburg: Carl Sandburg's quote, “There is a place where the heart beats faster”, explores what it truly means to ...
- In 2025, British naturalist Chris Packham helped restore 55 acres in Devon with 3,500 native trees; a year later, wetlands, wildfowl, waders and otters had transformed the former pastureA rewilding project in Downicary, Devon, has transformed a plain field into a vibrant wetland. This initiative has successfully attracted d...
- In 2015, Olivia Newton-John bought a 12-acre Santa Ynez ranch for $4.69 million; 4 years later, the riverfront estate was listed for $5.4 million with a barn and pastureIn 2015, Olivia Newton-John bought a 12-acre ranch in Santa Ynez for $4.69 million. The peaceful riverfront estate offered plenty of open s...
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