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The Legacy of Campbell Soup’s Tomato Breeding Program
How the canned food company helped the Garden State become synonymous with luscious red tomatoes.
New Grafting Technique Could Save the Cavendish Banana
The most common banana variety is at risk of going extinct. But researchers have discovered a potential way to save it—and many other plants.
A rising demand for plant-based meats is causing farmers to break into the pulsing category.
Urban Farming Can Actually Be Pretty Productive
A new two-year study found the yield and quality of produce grown on urban farms is comparable to conventional farming.
The Limitations of Potty-Training Cows
Cows can be trained to use a designated toilet area, but does this really address the key environmental issues coming from livestock?
H-2A Farmworkers Will See Wage Increases This Year
In 2020, the Trump administration froze wages for foreign farmworkers. Last month, a lawsuit overturned the decision, affecting tens of thousands of workers.
Spotlight on the Queer Farmers Reimagining American Agriculture
A nascent movement of LGBTQ+ farmers is working to build community in rural spaces and provide an alternative to Big Ag.
Meet the Modern Farmers Who Went From Selling Wine to Picking Finger Limes
After early careers spent working in hospitality, Tamer and Claire Harpke now specialize in growing edible flowers, specialty citrus and microgreens for restaurants.
