What Leafcutter Ants Can Teach Us About Food Security and National Sovereignty

Commentary As a farmer in Central Texas, I’ve often grappled with the persistent challenges posed by leafcutter ants. Unlike typical ant species that can be managed with common deterrents, leafcutter ants exhibit a unique resilience due to their sophisticated agricultural practices. These ants meticulously harvest foliage—not for direct consumption, but to cultivate specialized fungal gardens […]