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Meet the Arkansas Farmers Turning Sweet Potatoes into Spirits
The Williams family has maintained its Black-owned farming operation for four generations, thanks to a penchant for diversification.
Midwest Drought: Corn and Soybeans Suffer as Forecasters Expect No Quick Relief for Farmers
More than 80% of corn and soybean crops in Illinois and Iowa — which together produce more than a quarter of the nation’s total — face drought conditions. Farmers are gritting their teeth as their crops dry up and deteriorate.
Canada’s Wildfires Threaten Its Farmers From All Sides
Falling ash, heavy smoke and black fields: Experts worry that worsening climate conditions will make these destructive wildfires the new normal.
Huitlacoche, a Mexican Fungus, is Popping Up On Restaurant Menus Across the US
The delicacy is gaining prominence outside of Mexico, but seasonality, stigma and the challenges of importing make it a rare treat.
Is Whole Milk Headed Back to School?
It’s been more than a decade since whole and 2 percent milk disappeared from US schools. A growing movement, spurred by dairy farmers, aims to reintroduce the beverage.
As Chaga Keeps Trending, Mycologists Worry About Running Out
Chaga, a fungus found in colder climates, is a trendy ingredient in supplements and functional foods. But some foragers worry the supply is growing thin.
California’s ‘Local Food Producers’ Hope Proposed New Label Will Boost Support
A new bill aims to help the state’s independent farmers by first labeling who they are.
Italy’s Ban on Cultured Meat Raises Questions About Innovation Versus Tradition
Although the potential of cellular agriculture remains largely unfulfilled, Italy has moved to preemptively ban cultured meat products in a bid to preserve its cultural heritage.
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Humane Treatment of Pigs Could Catalyze a Wave of New Animal Welfare Laws
The decision could result in a patchwork of laws that are likely to make national meat producers very uncomfortable.
