First Vaccine for Honey Bees Approved by USDA
The federal agency is abuzz with the conditional vaccine approval, the first of its kind for an insect.
Move Over, Mezcal. A Sustainable Tequila Alternative Is Taking Over.
For spirit producers, the desert spoon plant is providing a sustainable alternative to agave.
Indoor harvests of wheat and rice show a glimpse of what’s possible for the future of cereal crops.
Cacao Makes a Comeback in Puerto Rico
Gourmet crops like cacao have enticed islanders to return to agriculture, building a burgeoning chocolate hot spot.
The Fertilizer Shortage Will Persist in 2023
Farmers need improved access to fertilizer to avoid a food crisis, but high costs and low supply of fertilizer will continue for another year.
Water Treatment Plants Are Ineffective at Removing Forever Chemicals
In a new study, PFAS compounds were found in both untreated and treated water across the site, complicating the benefits of reusing wastewater for crop irrigation.
The CEO Who Wants Us to Care More About the Humanity Behind Our Food
After learning about how her own company sourced ingredients, Soupergirl founder Sara Polon realized it was time to change. Now, she wants other companies to join her.
In New Book, Relationship Between US Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers Laid Bare
In Milked, journalist Ruth Conniff explores how American reliance on Mexican labor has bonded two seemingly opposed groups.
The Oyster Farmers Working to Address Aquaculture’s Big Plastics Problem
Innovative producers and researchers are turning to wood, cork, mushrooms, and other materials in an effort to reduce the use of plastics in our waterways.
