New research has found that miniscule pieces of plastic dotting cropland could be hurting the photosynthesis process and leading to lower yields.

Beyond Human Health: Microplastics Could Be a Big Problem for Crop Farmers

Media panic about FDA’s suspended milk testing is exaggerated, but food safety advocates fear grave consequences as our oversight erodes.

Pasteurized Milk Is Safe — For Now

A handful of agroecology projects across the island aim to produce food locally and sustainably, shoring up against costly imports and climate calamities. 

Puerto Rico Farms for Itself

Known for his polarizing views and massive contributions to regenerative agriculture, Joel Salatin has been called “the most famous farmer in America.” What are his thoughts about the next four years?

“If I Had 30 Minutes With Trump”

As swarming grasshoppers move north from Mexico, researchers are scrambling to minimize crop damage. 

Are You Ready for the Locusts?

Elsewhere in the world, juvenile pigeon is a delicacy. But in the U.S., there are only a handful of squab producers — for now.

Pigeon on the Plate

Enhanced rock weathering (EWG) is an emerging favorite of carbon market schemes. What does the early evidence say?

Can Rocks Fix Our Carbon Problem?

Most of the fish we harvest goes to landfill. Using the whole animal could help fish — and fishermen — live more sustainably. 

The Whole Fish Is Sacred

At the world’s largest cattle-feeding company, early disease detection couldn’t be more important. They’re still working out the details.

How Will Tech Help Identify Cattle Disease Earlier?

As RFK tries to make frying oil tallow again, American seed-oil farmers are worried about the fallout.

Praise the Lard?

Tinned fish is as hot as ever in the U.S. So why aren’t we making it ourselves?

American Tinned Fish? Yes, We Can.

Fortune 500s have been using this loophole for decades, enabling them to defer income tax for 30 years. Now some attorneys want farmers to get the break that was intended for them in the first place. 

An Elusive, Farmers-Only Tax Break

After oysters are consumed, there are countless uses for their sturdy shells — including shoreline reparation. Why is it so hard for restaurants keep them out of the trash?

We Need More Oyster Shells

Farmers worried about avian influenza are trying to zap the wild birds that carry it.

Attacking Bird Flu With Lasers

As the world heats up, forests are shrinking away from hot, dry land—but can’t travel to cool, wet areas on their own. Do they need “a little push” from us?

What if the Forests Could Move?

Why is this community farm nestled in Adirondack State Park giving away everything it grows?

The Crops No One Will Ever Buy

Scientists rave about salt-water-loving vegetables, but they have struggled to gain a foothold in U.S. supermarkets. Could labels on freshwater-free produce help secure their future?

How to Sell a Sea Vegetable

Millions of viewers have fallen in love with cow hoof trimming videos. What’s the appeal?

Why Hoof Surgery Went Viral

Banned by the federal government a century ago, black currants were cast to the fringes of U.S. agriculture. Agroforestry advocates and berry connoisseurs are urging a revival.

A Taste of the Forbidden Fruit

Midway through reporting on a $3.1 billion program for farmers and researchers, the trail went cold.