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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.
COOK THIS: The Japanese Table by Sofia Hellsten
Twice a month, our writer cooks from the book and decides if these farm-to-table recipes are worth the investment.
Fish Sticks are Not So Environmentally Friendly, Study Finds
The process of making the frozen food can generate almost two times the emissions than fishing alone.
MIT Is Getting Closer to Cereal Crops That Require No Fertilizer
Grain crops that don’t need fertilizer are the holy grail. It seems within reach.
14 States (Plus New York City and D.C.) Sue Trump Administration to Stop SNAP Cuts
The states say it unlawfully limits states’ rights.
Entire European Union Bans a Bayer Insecticide
Thiacloprid’s ban is the latest in a long line of bad news for Bayer.
A Blockchain Approach to Transparent, Sustainable, Fair Coffee
Coffee is a notoriously brutal segment of agriculture. Can blockchain help?
