At 83, America’s beloved farmer-philosopher still has plenty to say about how our disregard for the past points us in a destructive direction.

Lacking tanks, John Deeres are a worthy substitute in times of civil unrest.

The Food Safety and Modernization Act is a rude awakening for many farmers. But will it really address the root of the problem?

Most biofuel in America is made from GMO corn grown in industrial monocultures in the Midwest. But researchers are racing to develop alternative fuels from more environmentally-friendly crops.

A chef and a farmer walk into a bar…

Meet the driving force behind Southern Exposure Seed Exchange.

This story originally appeared as a sidebar to "Navigating the FDA's Food Safety Maze," from the Fall 2017 issue of Modern Farmer. The introduction has been modified for the web.

Complying with new regulations that previously governed only meat, dairy, eggs, and processed foods threatens to put many growers out of business.

Twelve years ago, we believed corn held the key to reduced dependence on foreign oil. Now, ethanol fuel faces hard questions.