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Bird Flu is Spiking Again. Here’s What Producers and Industry Are Doing About It
With nearly 70 million birds affected, the risk of bird flu throughout North America remains high. Infection rates could continue to rise, so producers are trying to be proactive.
Horrible Holly: A Festive Plant Runs Amok
Meet the scientists and conservationists fighting to save the Northwest’s forests from an invasive plant.
Can Linen Make a Comeback in North America?
Linen, a sustainable fabric made from the flax plant, isn’t produced on this continent. But some are hopeful a whole new industry could be on the horizon.
Climate Change is Coming for Christmas Trees. Can They Be Saved?
Across North America, warmer temperatures and increased rainfall are affecting Christmas tree plantations. Can growers and researchers save these iconic holiday centerpieces for future generations?
Will Yellow Beans Become the Next Superfood?
Nutritious and cost effective, beans are a great source of protein and essential nutrients. But Americans aren’t eating them. These researchers are trying to change that.
Manufacturing Psilocybin isn’t Difficult. Building a Legal Industry Is.
Humans have been interacting with psilocybin derived from fungi since time immemorial. But its legal industry is brand new and experiencing growing pains.
Why is Turkey the Main Dish on Thanksgiving?
Most modern Thanksgiving traditions began in the mid-19th century, more than two centuries after the Pilgrims’ first harvest celebration.
How Supermarket Mergers Affect Food Deserts
A proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, worth nearly $25 billion, could be completed in 2024. For folks living in food deserts, that could be cause for concern.
USDA’s Updated Plant Hardiness Map Shows Where Growing Zones Are Warming
The 2023 map is about 2.5 degrees warmer than the 2012 map across the contiguous United States.
