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This Weird Snail Eats the Fungus That’s Decimating Coffee Crops
But does that information help us?
Federal Court Strikes Down Three Waivers That Exempted Refineries from Using Ethanol
These exemptions have ballooned under the Trump administration, frustrating corn farmers.
Shrimpers vs. Sea Turtles: The War Continues
From Texas trawlers to President Trump, endangered sea turtles have faced frightening foes.
Trump Administration Rolls Back Waters of the United States Rule
The new version could have disastrous effects on American clean water—but plays to Trump’s political base.
New Documentary Tells Story of the Man Behind First Consumer Protection Law
Dr. Harvey Wiley has been hailed the father of the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
How the Sweetness of Nectar Impacts Bumblebee Vomit
Sweeter nectar slows down a vital process for bumblebees.
After a Decade, the USDA ‘Addresses’ Unfairness in Meat Production
Except they didn’t, and the National Farmers Union is not thrilled with the new proposed rule.
The Inside Story of One of the Biggest Organic Farm Scams in History
Will lessons be learned from the story of Randy Constant?
Commune Comeback, Bear Farm Brouhaha, and an OG Hustler: Your January Food News Round-Up
The question here is whether OG means original gangster or organically grown. In the case of this farm fraudster, both might apply.
