Farmers combat apocalyptic swarm of insects with groundbreaking solution: 'A highly complex … global challenge'

Across the American West, outbreaks of locusts, grasshoppers, and crickets cost ranchers about $1.2 billion every year. The research suggests that building soil quality instead of relying on ...
Healio

Study: Insects can spread infections in health care settings

Insects may play a role in transmitting pathogens in heath care settings, according to findings from a systematic review.The review of 73 studies from around the globe uncovered “limited but ...
Arkadelphian

Study: Insect manure boosts soil health, reduces crop damage

In addition to poultry feed, insects are grown as feed for fish, emerging markets in swine and pet food, as well as human food in energy bars ...

Rare, Fragile, and Expensive: Why Some Giant Stick Insects Sell for Over $1,000

Have you ever seen a massive bug that looks like a twig or tree branch? Probably not, because these rare insects are masters ...
Magnolia Reporter

Study shows insect farming byproduct boosts soil health, reduces crop damage

With insect farming projected to produce millions of tons of insects in the coming years, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station researchers offer evidence that the insect farming byproduct called “ ...