Patagonia’s Bold Plan: Transforming Arid Land into a Corn Haven

Corn cultivation south of Argentina’s Colorado River is a well-established agricultural practice in the region. This year, the corn leafhopper spread Spiroplasma disease, devastating much of the crop. This disaster has pivoted attention toward northern Patagonia as a new agricultural frontier. The region’s cooler climate and minimal pest prevalence make it an unlikely but promising […]