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By Mar 23, 2021
Environment

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
Science

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
Science

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
Environment

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 border.
By Jan 29, 2020
Science

The ‘chew chew cult’ is a Victorian diet fad that should really, really never come back

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By Jan 20, 2020
Environment

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
Science

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

Though potatoes are a resilient crop, weird weather is putting them in peril.
By Nov 6, 2019
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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.
By Nov 4, 2019
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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.