The Sting: In Bee Thefts, Keepers Suspect Their Own
Stealing bee hives. It’s a thing.
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Istanbul’s Urban Farms in Peril
Istanbul had urban farms way before they were cool. Now, developers have started bulldozing these important green spaces.
Dairy cows never take a day off. That means dairy farmers had to keep a similar work schedule — until robotic milking came along.
The Rise and Fall of the Great American Hog
Hogs aren’t nearly as fat as they used to be — and that’s a problem.
Fish Farms Contribute to Rising Sea Levels
Many of the issues with aquaculture, or fish farming, are well documented. Farmed fish compete for space against wild fish, and they carry new parasites and diseases. They contribu...
Dear Daily Show: We Respectfully Disagree With Your Chicken Poop Joke
On a recent episode of The Daily Show, John Oliver skewered the "chicken poop" credit - a tax break for burning chicken manure. It was a typical Daily Show bit, using fringe poli...
Old Time Farm Crime: The Coffee Spies of the 1700s
Coffee. Java. Joe. Whatever you call it, that ubiquitous brew that jump-starts your morning was once at the center of international intrigue.
Raw Milk Provider Found Guilty on Five Charges
Raw milk provider Alvin Schlangen was convicted of five food-related charges yesterday.
