New King Charles portrait vandalized by activists at London gallery
Animal rights activists have vandalized a new portrait of King Charles III on display at a London gallery.
Agriculture
Iowa farmers offset losses by adding wind turbines to land
Over 6,000 wind turbines produce about 60% of Iowa's energy. They also help struggling farmers offset losses.
Iowa farmers use wind turbines to offset losses
As agriculture becomes more unstable due to climate change, some struggling farmers in Iowa are installing wind turbines to help bolster their profits and remain viable. Janet Shamlian explains.
Brazil unveils $4 million supercow, twice as meaty as others of her breed
Viatina-19 belongs to the Nelore breed, which is raised for meat, not milk, and makes up most of Brazil's stock.
Study: Climate change killing summer oysters
A recent study from the University of Washington suggests that rising summer temperatures threaten triploid oysters, specifically bred in the 1970s to be more resilient to harsher environments. Despite that, researchers found that triploids die nearly 2.5 times faster than other oysters when under heat stress. Neil Thompson, geneticist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
Millions of Iowa chickens to be killed amid bird flu outbreak
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
"Sludge" from Mormon cricket invasion causes multiple crashes in Nevada
Mormon crickets leave behind a foul-smelling sludge when they're crushed. The sludge caused several car accidents in Nevada on Saturday.
How food swaps can help lower your carbon footprint
Nearly a third of carbon emissions come from the food and agriculture sector, but switching what foods you buy could cut your household's contribution by a quarter.
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News to explain what happened.
Meet the inventor with over 100 patents
The National Inventors Hall of Fame inducted their class of 2024 this year, honoring living and historical pioneers in science. Among them are patent holders in areas like biotech, agriculture, and magic — or the means to magical moments. Meet Lanny Smoot, the inventor of over 100 patents whose boundless sense of wonder fuels his creations.
Trillions of cicadas could emerge this spring
Scientists are expecting billions, and possibly trillions, of cicadas to emerge this spring. It's expected to be the largest number of the noisy bugs seen since the early 1800s. CBS affiliate WDJT's Emily Fannon reports.
How bird flu could affect U.S. dairy supply
Texas officials are warning dairy producers to take extra precautions after bird flu was detected in cows. At least one dairy worker has also been infected. Amelia Mugavero looks at how this could impact dairy production and what the dangers are for people.
Rare human case of bird flu contracted from cows Texas
This marks only the second-ever case of bird flu in humans in the U.S.
Rare human case of bird flu detected in U.S.
A person in the U.S. has tested positive for bird flu, but the CDC is telling people not to worry. Dr. Jodie Guest, professor of epidemiology at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health, joins CBS News to discuss.
Bird flu has hit U.S. dairy cattle for the first time
Bird flu has spread to dairy cattle across the U.S., causing cows to produce less milk.
Warm winters impacting maple syrup farm
Warm winters are having a negative effect on the United States' largest maple syrup farm. Noel Brennan has the story.
Report: 1 billion meals wasted daily in 2022
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, humans wasted 19% of all available food in 2022. That's equivalent to one billion meals per day. Brian Roe, agricultural and environmental economics professor at Ohio State University, joins CBS News to discuss the implications.
90% of some of the world's wine regions could disappear, study finds
Climate change means wine could soon have a higher alcohol content — but spoil faster and smell worse.
The USDA wants you to destroy these invasive fuzzy, muddy masses
The invasive species have the ability to "attack or defoliate hundreds of tree and plant species," the USDA warns.
American farms may put AI-powered drones and robots to work
Nearly 2 million farmworkers help put food on American tables today, but modern machines powered by AI could eventually replace many of them.
See the "behemoth blueberry" named the world's heaviest
Guinness World Records declared the record for the "behemoth blueberry" that's as big as a ping pong ball.
Climate change will make bananas cost more. Experts say prices should rise.
Experts say climate change will drive up the price of bananas, but consumers should already be paying more.
Government works to calculate the exact time
It's daylight saving time tomorrow night, which means most Americans are begrudgingly preparing to set their clocks forward an hour. Changing the clock is a twice-yearly ritual from coast-to-coast, but it might surprise you to know that the U.S. government is still trying to figure out exactly what time it should be. Scott MacFarlane explains.
Over 7,000 cows dead in Texas fires, causing "total wipeout" for many ranchers
After drought and Texas' largest-ever wildfire, many farmers are facing a "total wipeout" that could force many to leave generations-old land behind.
European farmers rage at EU parliament as protests end in France
European farmers have been dealing with ruined crops, loss of earnings and rising costs for the past few years.
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U.S. reducing troop footprint in Middle East, sources say
Stephen Hubbard back in U.S. after release from Russian prison
Supreme Court rejects bid to restrict treatments for trans inmates
Son of Stephen Hubbard, American freed from Russian jail, speaks out
Judge curbs DHS efforts to conduct sweeps for possible noncitizen voters
Elon Musk's Starlink and Starshield, and what they mean to Ukraine
Trump to rally with Iowa rep. as she pledges to push back on White House
John Anderson, country music Hall of Famer, dies at 71
