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Pesticide Drift Leads to Alleged Murder
An argument between two farmers on the border of Arkansas and Missouri over the pesticide dicamba led to the shooting death of one and the arrest on murder charges of the other, according to local media.
Indianapolis’ Urban Farms Help Tackle Urban Problems
Indianapolis has an outsized food access problem, but a number of mission-driven urban farms are helping to turn the problem around.
USDA Approves Genetically Modified Potatoes That Can Resist Blight
A new GMO potato might be coming to stores near you.
Milk Chocolate Can Have All The Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate
Researchers have found a way to use peanut skins, which are normally be garbage, make a healthier milk chocolate.
Australia Is Now Accepting Applications To Grow Medical Marijuana
The application process seems a bit vague, but it’s not stopping applicants.
Wait A Second, GMO Crops Don’t Actually Reduce Pesticide Use or Produce More Food?
A bombshell study finds that GMO crops aren’t actually producing better yields.
Halloween’s Agricultural Roots
Halloween’s ancient roots are as much about agriculture as scary costumes and jack-o-lanterns. Maybe this year you should dress as a zombie farmer to celebrate this holiday’s agrarian past.
Size Isn’t Everything. Here’s a Farm That Fits in Your Kitchen
The key to Nanofarm, which is smaller than a mini-fridge, are its patent-pending plant pads, which are made out of multiple layers of fabric and paper. The pads contain the seeds ...
Fast Food Labeling May Not Work At All, Finds Study
You won’t believe how many customers don’t even see the info.
