Man Paints Murals to Bring Attention to the Plight of Honeybees
Imperiled bees provide the subject matter – and the cause – for a North Carolina painter.
How Does Trump’s Pledge To Destroy NAFTA Affect Agriculture?
He has pledged to either renegotiate or completely withdraw from NAFTA within 200 days of taking office, according to a report from CNN, which has sent economists into a tizzy. NAF...
Meet the Modern Farmer: The Wyckoff Family
John Wyckoff doesn't usually deliver. But he made an exception three years ago: On Thanksgiving Day, Wyckoff and his family drove more than 200 miles to present Michelle Obama with...
Nestlé Is Working On Some Kind Of Insane New Sugar To Fight Obesity
Nestlé is being coy about how it works, but says they can reduce sugar in their products by as much as 40%.
Avocado May Be Key to Stopping Listeria Outbreaks
A new study finds compounds in avocado seeds and flesh can prevent the growth of listeria. The research could pave the way for the use of natural additives in the ready to eat foods that keep making Americans sick.
There Really Is A “Congressional Cranberry Caucus,” And Here’s What It Does
The CCC, as those in the know call it.
After the Civil War, freed slaves from Kentucky headed west to Kansas and established their own agricultural community, named
Nicodemus. Nearly150 years later, the descendants of the town’s very first farmers are doing everything possible to keep their legacy – and land – alive.
