The Buzzy Edible Insect Trend is Gaining Traction in the West
Entomophagy, or the consumption of insects, is gaining interest in North America and the European Union, where it’s seen as a replacement for animal protein and a weapon in the fight against climate change.
I Was ‘The Goose Lady.’ Then Avian Flu Came For My Flock
Love and experience were not enough to save my birds from the highly contagious virus.
Agricultural Runoff Pollutes Well Water, a ‘Public Health Crisis In the Making’
More than 1 million Minnesotans drink from private wells, but few know if their water is safe, experts say.
Could New York Become the Mushroom State?
Perhaps it’s time to say goodbye to The Big Apple and embrace The Big Mushroom instead, as specialty mushroom farms continue to pop up throughout New York State.
First Vaccine for Honey Bees Approved by USDA
The federal agency is abuzz with the conditional vaccine approval, the first of its kind for an insect.
Feed Ingredient for Dairy Cows Could Prove Harmful
Palm kernel product imported for use on New Zealand dairy farms may actually be harmful to cows.
To Stop New Viruses Infecting Humans, We Must Protect Bat Habitat
When bat habitats are destroyed, the animals find new places to roost, putting them into closer contact with humans and livestock.
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 Story of a Family In 100 Recipes
The family behind “The Woks of Life” blog has a new cookbook, which highlights just how much cooking and gardening traditions bond us together.
