Perspectives & Policy

Realistic 3-D simulation helps forest managers anticipate disturbances Drought, heat, and other irregular conditions spawned by climate change take a toll on tree ecosystems. How, exactly, will those stressors affect […]

Study compares profitability of organic and conventional agriculture To be sustainable, organic agriculture must be profitable. How lucrative is organic farming relative to conventional methods? The answer may surprise you. […]

Scientists calculate the economic value of organic farming processes On organic farms, nature does a lot of the heavy lifting. Earthworms turn the soil. Insects prey on pests. Cover crops […]