Could Salt Water Be the Solution to Future Irrigation Woes?
Freshwater supplies are under stress as the global demand for food increases. Through selective breeding, one company is creating crops that can be irrigated with salt water.
What Will Stop Troublemaking Sea Squirts Along North America’s Atlantic Coast?
Warmer ocean temperatures along the east coast of Canada and the United States are creating perfect conditions for the little-known sea squirt, a bio-fouling menace for shellfish farmers.
The Bourbon Industry Relies on White Oaks, Which Are in Decline. Now, It’s All In on Saving Them
Bourbon barrels are made from fresh white oaks, but we’re running out of viable trees. Now, the very industry that contributed to the problem has the most invested in finding the solution.
Can You Trust the Organic Food Label?
“Organic” food is specifically certified and verified, but millions of dollars worth of fraud still occurs within the organic system.
Can the Blockchain Clear the Smoke for Cannabis?
Cannabis often has a hazy supply chain, but blockchain technology promises seed-to-sale transparency for growers and consumers.
Who Can Afford Free Food? The Limits of Freeganism
Dumpster diving may sound like a way to save food and money. But for some, the risks are higher than for others.
Harvesting Shellfish? Get the App
Toxins, pollution and invisible boundary lines are obstacles to harvesting bivalves such as clams and oysters. A new cohort of cellphone and web apps promises to help people farm and harvest shellfish more responsibly.
Making SNAP Recruitment More Equitable Across Language Barriers
Speaking English as a second language can make applying for government benefits difficult. Inequitable ad recruitment can deepen the divide.
Researchers are learning just what’s possible using the gene-editing technology CRISPR, which advocates say can prevent disease, improve food security and reduce methane emissions.
