What the War in Ukraine Means for US Agriculture
Russia is a major player in the fertilizer market, and Ukraine is one of the world’s largest wheat exporters. The ongoing situation in Ukraine is likely to affect food systems across the world.
How Mexico’s Lucrative Avocado Industry Became a Source of Political Tension
The recent US ban on avocado imports from Mexico underscores the risks of being so heavily reliant on a product that comes from one region in one country that’s rife with violence and corruption.
Steak’s Next Frontier: Customized and Lab-Grown to Order
Advancements in cell-grown meat offer consumers more choice without harming any animals. Is it really the miracle meat we were promised?
Meet the New Generation of Microbial Farmers
In an effort to replace chemical additives in food, scientists are harnessing the power of microbes naturally found in fermented foods, fungi and other plants.
The New Building Blocks of Our Favorite Foods
The future of food might not involve food at all. At least not in the way we know it.
Meet the Modern Farmer Working to Increase Food Self-Reliance in Hawaii
Kahua Pa’a Mua’s executive director, David Fuertes, believes sustainability not only comes from connecting with the land but also to each other.
Enjoyed for centuries, this winter delicacy involves just two ingredients: fresh maple syrup and snow.
Spotlight On the 19 Georgia Families Building a Farm to Feed Their Black Community
The families co-own a 500-acre property in Toomsboro, Georgia, on which they’re building a safe haven for food and freedom.
Future Reliance On Fossil Fuels Could Put Unprecedented Stress On Food Systems
New research paints a harrowing picture of a drought-stricken planet.
