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How Much Do You Really Need to Worry About Bird Flu?
Answer: not that much, but more than you might think.
Rats With Wings, Vaccines, And New Breed—2024’s Solutions to the Bird Flu Crisis
Bird flu has held the poultry industry in its clutches since 2022. If the industry won’t change, the consumers will.
Opinion: Bird Flu is a Problem. The Way We Deal With it is Cruel
Not only have we not learned enough from past outbreaks of avian influenza, but we still don’t have humane ways to cull infected flocks. With bird flu outbreaks still a large concern for producers, we need to find a better way to deal with them.
On the Ground With Initiatives Responding to PFAS
Researchers and advocates around the world are looking for ways to help address the PFAS problem. Here is a quick look at some of these projects in their various stages of development.
Meet the Pecan Farmer Who Wants to Change the Plant-Based Milk Scene
Pecans, although not as widely grown as other nuts, make a delicious milk alternative. One farmer wants the world to try them.
The PFAS Problem: Demystifying “Forever Chemicals”
In this series, we breakdown PFAS - the "forever chemicals" that are are simultaneously everywhere, toxic, and largely unregulated and help you understand what can do to protect yourself.
Asked & Answered: PFAS Q&A with Kyla Bennett
PFAS expert Kyla Bennett answers Modern Farmer reader questions about forever chemicals.
How do you know if your products are PFAS-free or not? Here’s our expert-informed guide.
Of the thousands of "forever chemicals" out there, the Environmental Protection Agency just passed a drinking water standard for a small handful of them. Here’s what it means for you.
