PBS NewsHour released a special report, featuring BIH Director Emily Heaton and other experts, examining the pressures facing U.S. agriculture, from climate variability and soil degradation to market uncertainty and shifting policy landscapes. The program explores how farmers, researchers, and institutions are responding with innovation, data-driven practices, and long-term resilience strategies.
The special highlights the role of science and technology in strengthening food systems while balancing productivity, environmental stewardship and economic viability. It underscores agriculture’s critical moment — and the collaborative efforts underway to shape a more sustainable future.
Read the full story here.
Originally published by PBS NewsHour on May 19, 2023