Mathematical models based on ecological and evolutionary theory are used to study pathogen invasion, persistence and evolution and to aid public-health decision making. Empirical data are crucial for ...

Traditionally thought of as a warm climate crop, some varieties of rice can also thrive in temperate regions, including the northeastern U.S. One rice farm in Vermont has successfully implemented the ...

Some farming businesses are going to have to radically review what they do, says farm business consultant Andersons in its latest assessment of the outlook. The firm runs several farm models to ...