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By Mar 23, 2021
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Putting cows on a seaweed diet helps curb their methane burps

Less methane-filled flatulence could make for a more sustainable way to raise livestock.
By Nov 18, 2020
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These chickens earned a healthier label from the USDA

What happens when you cross a Transylvanian Naked Neck with two other breeds?
By Nov 9, 2020
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Appalachia’s ginseng goldmine may not last much longer

Locals are racing to preserve the overharvested plant, which holds great medicinal and economic potential.
By Jun 7, 2020
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An unprecedented locust swarm is creating unlikely allies

In an effort to save farmers’ livelihoods, Pakistan and India have teamed up for a sophisticated surveillance system along the...
By Jan 29, 2020
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The ‘chew chew cult’ is a Victorian diet fad that should really, really never come back

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By Jan 20, 2020
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Last year’s historic floods ruined 20 million acres of farmland

2019 was a terrible year for farmers, and climate change will only make things worse.
By Dec 24, 2019
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These gene-edited tomatoes grow in cute little bouquets suited to urban farming

Soon we could have bushes of cucumbers and kiwis, too.
By Dec 5, 2019
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Our french fry supply is safe for now, but the future is uncertain

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Is organic food bad for the environment?

Picking lower-impact produce is more complicated than just choosing between organic and conventional.
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Brazilian farmers owe Monsanto $7.7 billion, court rules

The latest lawsuit shows just how complex—and onerous—Monsanto’s patent rights are.