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USDA Officially Nixes Farmer Fair Practices Rules

A major defeat for farmers seeking to protect themselves.

Dan Nosowitz
October 26, 2017
Wendell Berry Is Not a Prophet

At 83, America's beloved farmer-philosopher still has plenty to say about how our disregard for... (more)

Brian Barth
October 23, 2017
Is Black Light the Path to a Stink-Free Livestock Farm?

Researchers at Iowa State University are using a new technique involving the UV light-producing device... (more)

Andrew Amelinckx
October 18, 2017
Those Low-Fat Avocados? Well, They’re Just Plain Old Avocados

There's nothing new about about attempts at "diet" avocados.

Dan Nosowitz
October 18, 2017
Evidence Mounts That Monsanto’s Dicamba Is Killing Trees, Too

Dicamba isn't just killing neighboring farms anymore.

Dan Nosowitz
October 13, 2017
Northern California Fires Are Ravaging the Grape and Cannabis Crops

The key products of Northern California agriculture - wine, cheese, and cannabis - are at... (more)

Dan Nosowitz
October 11, 2017
New Report Shows FDA Inspection Team Isn’t Very Effective

A review of the FDA's food safety inspections procedures isn't very confidence-inspiring.

Dan Nosowitz
October 10, 2017
Are Foodborne Illnesses on the Rise? (+ Answers to 5 Other Food...

The Food Safety and Modernization Act is a rude awakening for many farmers. But will... (more)

Brian Barth
October 4, 2017
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