Farm Bill Extension Passed, Funding in Place Until September 2024
Earlier this week, Congress passed a resolution to extend the 2018 Farm Bill until September 30, 2024. President Biden signed the funding bill late yesterday.
Meet the Refugee Farmers Raising the Crops of Their Homelands From Texas Soil
New Leaf Agriculture’s year-old community farmer program empowers a diverse group of immigrants to raise culturally desired crops by providing them with land, tools, training and income.
As Climate Change Endangers Wild Truffles, US Producers Try Cultivation Instead
One of the most prized symbols of ultra-luxe indulgence is being endangered by climate change.
Just Half of Those Eligible for WIC Actually Use the Program
A new study from the USDA shows that the program, which provides supplemental food and social services for women and children, is incredibly underutilized.
The Future of Beer Grains is Uncertain. Can Farmers and Brewers Protect Your Pint?
Using new grains and varietals, researchers and brewers are working to save the future of beer.
Scouting Out Eco-Friendly Drinks in a Sea of Greenwashing
With no official definition for terms like “sustainable” or “natural,” how can you find eco-friendly drink options?
Meet the Virginia Retirees Making Sweet and Smoky Syrup from Fallen Bark
Joyce and Travis Miller are two of just a handful of hickory syrup producers in the world today.
The Art of Resurrecting Heirloom Watermelons
Some of the country’s best-tasting watermelons are the ones you’ve never heard of. These people are distributing their seeds— preserving their history and securing their future.
The Bourbon Industry Relies on White Oaks, Which Are in Decline. Now, It’s All In on Saving Them
Bourbon barrels are made from fresh white oaks, but we’re running out of viable trees. Now, the very industry that contributed to the problem has the most invested in finding the solution.
