USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Abruptly Quits. What The Heck Is Going On Over There?
Trump has proven unable to hire a USDA secretary in a timely manner. Does he not care about American agriculture?
“Boatloads” Of American Eggs Are Heading To South Korea. Why?
How a weird game of pass-the-avian-flu has led us to this point.
Ten Wild and Wacky Farm-Related Guinness World Records
From a high-jumping llama to the oldest seed ever to sprout, there are some incredible farm-related world records out there.
Brexit’s Farm Panic Could Be A Harbinger Of America’s Future
UK farmers fear widespread death of farms and lack of food. Here’s why that’s important to the US.
Meet Dr. Gregory Peck, the Grand Pomologist of Hard Cider
This Cornell brew guru is working to elevate the science of cider to that of fine wine.
If Trump Builds the Wall, What Will Happen to our Food System?
Let us count the reasons why Trump’s attitude on immigration isn’t just half-baked, it’s an abomination for farmers, consumers, and the broader economy
If Alicia Silverstone Was Naked and Telling You All Wool Clothing Was Bad, Would You Believe Her?
The wool industry takes a turn in the crosshairs of animal rights activists.
The USDA is Conducting a Check Up on the Financial Health of America’s Dairy Industry
Three thousand randomly selected dairy farmers - including 800 with organic dairy operations”“across 28 states will be interviewed. The information collected is for the final p...
A Dangerous “Superbug” Has Been Found on a U.S. Pig Farm. Should You Worry?
An Ohio State University research team has discovered a multi-drug resistant form of bacteria on a U.S. pig farm. Should you worry? The answer is “maybe.”
