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Is There Such a Thing As Sustainable Corn?
Can King Corn ever become a sustainable crop? The USDA is funding an initiative to find out.
4th Confirmed U.S. Death from Mad Cow Disease in Texas
America’s fourth-ever fatal case of the degenerative brain disease variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD) has been confirmed in the U.S., according to a June 2nd press release issued by the Centers for Disease Control.
Care for a Glass of Donkey Milk?
Spurred by interest in using donkey milk for both cosmetics and culinary reasons, Europe is experiencing a donkey milk revival.
Modern Farmer’s Guide to Guard Donkeys
Are coyotes stealing your sheep? Maybe you need a guard donkey.
Fears of Deadly Pork Virus Shuts Down Piglet Show at New York State Fair
State fairs across the country are taking precautions to help prevent the spread of a Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus.
What Happens When CSAs Go Belly Up?
When the John Crow Farm CSA folded suddenly, shareholders were left with a lot of questions — and empty farm boxes.
Why There’s a Black Market for Ramps in Quebec
Harvesting ramps has been illegal in Quebec for nearly 20 years — which means there’s now a black market in ramp smuggling.
With county fair season just around the corner, we took a dive into the Library of Congress archives to bring you vintage pictures of 4-H kids honing their crafts.
