Yesterday, Shuanghui International, China’s biggest pork producer, announced it would buy Smithfield Foods, America’s biggest... (more)
Rebecca Flint MarxFrom water sensors to weather stations, farm hacking takes off.
Caleb GarlingOrganizers say more than 2 million turned out for marches against Monsanto and GMOs.
Rebecca Flint Marx(Above: Farmer Vernon Hershberger between two of his lawyers, Glenn Reynolds and Elizabeth Rich.) “Food... (more)
David GumpertThe Farm Bill debate is well underway in the Senate. Here are some issues to... (more)
Jesse HirschWe talk to Wayne Pacelle, head of the Humane Society of the United States, about... (more)
Twilight GreenawayOn April 17, 15 people were killed and more than 160 injured when a fire... (more)
Rose GarrettThe Greek yogurt boom has produced an unfortunate byproduct: tons and tons of whey.
Justin ElliottThe growing trend of drinking and selling raw milk is getting one of its first... (more)
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