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.
Majority of US Voters Support Offshore Aquaculture Expansion
A recent survey, conducted by Stronger America Through Seafood, found that 84 percent of respondents think it’s important to expand aquaculture in American waters.
Yes, the Government Really Does Stash Billions of Pounds of Cheese in Missouri Caves
The USDA has kept cheese and other dairy products in cold-storage caves for decades. But their purpose has shifted over the years.
10 New Cookbooks We’ve Been Cooking From This Spring
A host of new books in which to find kitchen inspiration.
Scientists Grow Plants in Moon Soil for the First Time
The seeds grew in lunar soil collected during Apollo 11, 12 and 17 missions decades ago.
How High-Pressure Processing Is Helping Remote Farmers Bring Fresher Foods to Market
A cold preservation method is pumping more value into crops by capturing ripeness and extending shelf life.
