Humans have physically reconfigured half of the world’s land to grow just eight staple crops: maize (corn), soy, wheat, rice, cassava, sorghum, sweet potato and potato. They account for the vast ...

Farming is one of the oldest industries in the world, with evidence of agriculture being found as far back as 21,000 BC. However, with an increasing population and environmental disruption through ...

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- A new computer game gives players a chance to experience all the excitement and thrills of farming. Players won't get their hands dirty, but they will encounter situations ...