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Trump Wants to Charge Retailers to Accept SNAP Benefits
Trump wants grocery stores and other retailers to pay a fee to redeem SNAP benefits AKA food stamps, which could mean fewer places for Americans to use them.
Paris, Trump, and the Food System: Ten Experts Weigh In
From environmentalist Bill McKibben to politician and organic farmer Chellie Pingree, here’s what the experts are saying.
Today in Stupid Science: People More Likely to Eat Vegetables That Are Cooked Properly
Groundbreaking science indicates people don’t like gross food.
What’s All the Buzz About Second Lady Karen Pence’s New Beehive?
Our Second Lady and Ag Secretary want to help pollinators. There’s one issue though: the Trump administration’s stance on pesticides adds to the problem.
Are We Throwing Away the Most Nutritious Part of Rice?
Rice bran: a new superfood?
Frozen Tuna Destined for Poke Restaurants Tests Positive for Hepatitis A
Stay away from this garbage tuna.
Farmers: Tell Us About Your Favorite Tools for Fall!
While you’re working hard on your summer crops, we’re planning for autumn harvest.
Scientists Can Now Identify Caviar’s Specific Variety By A Single Egg
A new tool could help crack down on smuggling.
Trump Withdrew from the Paris Climate Accord: What Does It Mean for Agriculture?
The landmark 2015 agreement didn’t focus on agriculture. But that doesn’t mean agriculture isn’t deeply implicated in climate change.
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