Carved into a sandstone mountain near the North Pole is the world’s food backup plan. Learn about the Doomsday Vault, which holds millions of seeds to vital crops. Read more
The area devoted to growing the three top crops is bigger than the size of Texas. But even on that podium there’s only one king. Read more
The energy sector accounts for 40% of the value of global commodity exports. And there’s a key product within it that dominates international trade. Read more
Over half of the world’s population lives on rice as a staple food, but just a few countries dominate global rice production. Read more
How much has the world’s land use changed over the last 10,000 years, and how have forests been impacted? Read more
Bad weather, the war in Ukraine, and a shortage of fertilizer have led to fears of a global food crisis. Here are three factors you should know. Read more
With nearly 180 bushels of corn grown per acre in 2023, this is the data behind the corny American love story. Read more
Growing the big four American crops—corn, soybean, hay, and wheat—require farmlands bigger than entire countries. Read more