Changes to SNAP Benefits Spark Fear of Hunger Crisis
New proof of work requirements were added to the Fiscal Responsibility Act, a deal to avoid breaking the debt ceiling. But they have become a thorny issue among lawmakers and anti-hunger advocates.
Animal Advocates Push for an End to Canadian Horse Meat Market
Activists are calling for a stop to the export of live horses for slaughter, but horse meat producers warn of unintended consequences if a promised ban goes through.
Plant Vaccines Delivered Via Microneedle Could Offer Alternative To Chemical Spraying
Scientists have developed the first silk microneedle to deliver drugs to plants.
It’s Possible to Reduce Fertilizer Emissions by 80 Percent Before 2050
New research quantifies the fertilizer lifecycle and outlines various approaches to make the industry more sustainable.
Farmworkers in Canada Hack Menus and Protest for Better Labor Conditions
Migrant farm workers are pushing for improved working conditions and permanent residency.
A New Egg Co-operative Has Hatched in the Western U.S.
ProEgg members are hopeful their model can plug up holes in the supply chain contributing to egg scarcity and sticker shock.
Millet is Having a Moment. Is the Ancient Grain Ready for a Resurgence?
The United Nations has named 2023 the Year of Millets. The drought-tolerant cereal crop is being touted as an important food source in the face of climate change.
Plants Have Mouths–And They Could Help Agriculture Adapt to Climate Change
A rare case where being a voluntary mouth breather is superior.
The Great (Sticker Shock) Thanksgiving
This year, birds are smaller, more expensive and in short supply.
