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Potato as Birth Control: Never a Good Idea

"My mom told me that if I didn't want to get pregnant, I should put... (more)

Meaghan Agnew
October 6, 2014
Stamping Out Farmers Market Fraud

A new task force in California will be dedicated to stamping out farmers market fraud.

Dan Nosowitz
October 6, 2014
Why Is the USDA Buying Submachine Guns?

It's unclear why the USDA needs submachine guns, but they want them.

Charles McFarlane
September 19, 2014
Just How Trustworthy Are Agricultural Statistics?

Before you bet the farm on your local acreage statistics, you should probably get a... (more)

Andrew Jenner
September 17, 2014
Chinese Farmer Makes Pigs Fly

A pig zipline makes truck-to-trailer transport a squeal-worthy event.

Meaghan Agnew
September 5, 2014
Scientists: The American Southwest Faces a “Megadrought”

The American Southwest may be looking at a "megadrought," lasting up to 50 years.

Dan Nosowitz
September 2, 2014
Why Perdue Going Organic Could Mean Cleaner Water

Why one of the nation's largest chicken producers is willing to go organic for the... (more)

Rona Kobell
August 15, 2014
Big Kale Backtracks: No Shortage In Sight

Initial reports from Bejo Seeds have been overturned, so your kale chips are safe -... (more)

Monica Kim
August 15, 2014
Just Peachy: Peaches Caught in Crossfire of Russian Trade War

The soft, sweet peach has found itself embroiled in geopolitical controversy.

Charles McFarlane
August 13, 2014
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