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Microbes, Mealworms and Seaweed Could Inform the Future of Cheese
Cheese has a hefty environmental footprint. Now, researchers are investigating ways to innovate one of our favorite foods—with help from some unlikely suspects.
Plastic Mulch is Problematic—and Everywhere. Can We Do Better?
Plastic is used abundantly in agriculture, but it’s nearly impossible to dispose of sustainably. Researchers and growers are searching for solutions, and they're using strawberries to do it.
Offaly Delicious: Can the US Learn to Love Organ Meats Again?
For many looking to eat more sustainably, reducing their meat consumption is often the first step. But what if increasing certain types of meat eating made a bigger difference?
Why Russia Pulled Out of its Grain Deal with Ukraine, and What That Means for the Global Food System
The Russia-Ukraine grain deal that has been critical to keeping global food prices stable and preventing famine is currently in tatters.
Tinned Fish is Trending. But Can You Trust the Label?
The vintage staple is cool again, thanks to social media influencers and trendy shops. But is the fish as good for the environment as it might claim?
We talk to author Emily Monosson about her new book, Blight, and the fungal pandemic that lurks in the shadows.
Meet the Arkansas Farmers Turning Sweet Potatoes into Spirits
The Williams family has maintained its Black-owned farming operation for four generations, thanks to a penchant for diversification.
Midwest Drought: Corn and Soybeans Suffer as Forecasters Expect No Quick Relief for Farmers
More than 80% of corn and soybean crops in Illinois and Iowa — which together produce more than a quarter of the nation’s total — face drought conditions. Farmers are gritting their teeth as their crops dry up and deteriorate.
Canada’s Wildfires Threaten Its Farmers From All Sides
Falling ash, heavy smoke and black fields: Experts worry that worsening climate conditions will make these destructive wildfires the new normal.
