By 2030 Megacities May Devour More Than 86 Million Acres of Prime Farmland
A new study says that by 2030, mega-cities will gobble up some of the earth’s most productive farmland, further straining an already over-taxed food system.
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Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue nominated as USDA Secretary
The likely future head of the USDA is the son of a farmer who currently runs a small agribusiness empire in the Deep South.
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack Abruptly Quits. What The Heck Is Going On Over There?
Trump has proven unable to hire a USDA secretary in a timely manner. Does he not care about American agriculture?
“Boatloads” Of American Eggs Are Heading To South Korea. Why?
How a weird game of pass-the-avian-flu has led us to this point.
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This Cornell brew guru is working to elevate the science of cider to that of fine wine.
If Trump Builds the Wall, What Will Happen to our Food System?
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