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‘The Garlic Papers’ Chronicles a Small Farmer’s Battle with a Large Chinese Importer
Stanley Crawford’s new book follows his fight against Harmoni International Spice.
Scientists Try to Make Athletes Eat Mashed Potatoes Instead of Sports Gels
Flatulence was a problem.
Can CBD Help You Quit Smoking?
New research indicates that it can—but not the stuff from your local vape shop.
This Bill Would Preserve Native American Seeds
The North American Seeds Protection Act has just a 3 percent chance of passing.
Farm Groups Respond (Not Well) to the Trump Administration’s Ethanol Plan
Following damaging decisions, a new proposal is not attracting any more fans.
Study Suggests Farmers Could Grow Crops on Mars
Researchers found that nine different vegetables can be cultivated in Martian soil.
Trump Caves to Farmers, Hemp Hauling and More: Your October Food News Round-Up
There are signs of a trade war reprieve, but should farmers trust it?
Irrigation Is Draining Rivers, Lakes and Streams
Luckily, there are steps we can take to fix this.
Phoenix Looks to Snuff Out Food Deserts
A new report says the city would only need to convert 5 percent of the area into farmland to achieve its goals.
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