Researchers are learning just what’s possible using the gene-editing technology CRISPR, which advocates say can prevent disease, improve food security and reduce methane emissions.
New Treatments for Citrus Greening Have Passed Initial Testing
Researchers are continuing to work on treatments for the devastating disease. Two new formulas now show promising results, and they could change the downward trajectory of the citrus industry.
In the Midwest, a growing service brings local food to your doorstep, fortifying community farms in the process.
Opinion: Cyberattacks Could Put Our Food Supply at Risk. Preparedness is Key
With connected tech used at every level on farms and production sites, our food is vulnerable to cyberattacks.
It’s Alive! The Debate Over Lab-Grown Chicken
Two US companies have been given approval to sell lab-grown chicken. They say it’s a way to eat meat without the inhumane conditions of factory farms. But detractors say the hype over cell-cultivated meat is overblown.
Microbes, Mealworms and Seaweed Could Inform the Future of Cheese
Cheese has a hefty environmental footprint. Now, researchers are investigating ways to innovate one of our favorite foods—with help from some unlikely suspects.
Could Hydroponic Fodder Solve the West’s Water Woes?
With hay in the crosshairs of state water savings plans, some ranchers are switching to technologically advanced alternatives.
Watching Grass Grow … From Space
Knowing when your fields are an optimal length for grazing is crucial for grassland farmers or ranchers. Satellites may be the best way to get that information.
Turning Empty Offices Into Vertical Farms
With office usage hovering near 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels, many cities are struggling with a plethora of under-utilized space. Why not dedicate those desks and cubicles to growing food?
