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In New Book, Relationship Between US Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers Laid Bare
In Milked, journalist Ruth Conniff explores how American reliance on Mexican labor has bonded two seemingly opposed groups.
New Zealand Wants to Tax Cow Burps and Farts
The tax would apply to methane emissions from livestock, starting in 2025.
France Says Plant-Based Proteins Cannot Be Labeled as Meat
Starting October 1, the country’s vegetarian and vegan brands cannot use words like ‘sausage’ or ‘steak’ to describe their products. Veggie burgers are safe, though.
Farmers and Ranchers Squeezed By Rising Fuel Costs
The price of diesel fuels affects all aspects of farm operations. As prices surge with no clear sign of stopping, farmers are concerned for the future.
Mormon Crickets Swarm Oregon Farms
Officials are fighting infestations of the cannibalistic insect.
The Oyster Farmers Working to Address Aquaculture’s Big Plastics Problem
Innovative producers and researchers are turning to wood, cork, mushrooms, and other materials in an effort to reduce the use of plastics in our waterways.
Majority of US Voters Support Offshore Aquaculture Expansion
A recent survey, conducted by Stronger America Through Seafood, found that 84 percent of respondents think it’s important to expand aquaculture in American waters.
Honeybees Are Feeling the Heat
In the Pacific Northwest, extreme temperatures and recurring drought are disrupting the health of essential bee colonies.
Facing Another Drought, California Proposes Buying Out Farmers’ Water Rights
Lawmakers are considering using part of the state’s $100-billion budget surplus to buy water rights back from farmers, putting money in their pockets while keeping water in rivers for endangered fish.
