With a deadline for an international agreement on the horizon, the push to ban genetically modified corn imports to Mexico is reigniting old industry questions.

U.S. and Mexico Have 1 Week Left to Settle Corn Clash

The proposed pipeline would enable ethanol plants to sequester carbon dioxide out of state. It is profoundly unpopular.

 Proposed CO₂ Pipeline Through Iowa Angers Farmers and Environmentalists Alike

Sixty years after the last U.S. flax processor closed, the PA Flax Project set out on a mission to revive American linen. With a new mill finally opening, their plans are kicking into high gear.

Rebuilding North America’s Flax-to-Fiber Supply Chain

Should meat from cattle raised in, say, Brazil, be allowed to carry a sticker that says “Made in USA?” The USDA wants your thoughts.

“They’re Doing Fraud”: Meat Producers Weigh in on USA Labels

A new study measuring rare, cosmic atoms shows that soil erosion in the Midwest is orders of magnitude worse than we thought. 

What Explosions in Space Tell Us About Agricultural Erosion 

For 40 years, a group of wild cattle have grazed the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico. In efforts to remove them, the Forest Service is using lethal measures — leaving many in the ranching community upset.

Shooting Feral Cattle From Helicopters

Researchers say we need better metrics, and to make sure those scores aren’t based on carbon credits alone.

Food Companies Are Gung-Ho for Greenhouse Gas Scores — But Are They Just Greenwashing?

One Maryland-based program is addressing farmland access issues by connecting small, would-be farmers with unused plots of private land.

A Matchmaker for Small Farmers and Landowners

In the wake of new Food and Drug Administration guidance, dairy state politicians are again trying to make almond milk change its name.

Fighting to Keep Milk a Household — But Not Plant-Based — Name

New research from the Texas Department of Agriculture makes a case that state policies have largely not acknowledged — climate issues are a threat to agriculture and the local food supply.

In Texas, Climate Change and Food Security Are Closely Linked

The Covid-19 pandemic amplified the demand for mental health resources, bolstering programs designed to meet the unique needs of farmers and ranchers.

Addressing Agriculture’s Mental Health Crisis

A new study by the University of Florida shows human contact can reduce certain oral behaviors in dairy calves, but does that mean they are happier?

More Human Contact Could Benefit Dairy Calves — Maybe

Wine growers are increasingly exploring alternatives to chemical inputs and machine-based farming.

Making Wine With the Help of Bugs, Raptors, and Livestock

More than a dozen breeding programs across the country are competing to develop the next great chipping potato. The impact will be felt far beyond the snack aisle.

The Race to Breed a Better Potato Chip

Researchers finally completed a new line of tomatoes, bred with natural pest-resistant qualities that cause insects to “groom excessively, then leave.”

After 3 Decades in the Lab, Meet Cornell’s Pest-Resistant Tomato

Aiming to address a state labor shortage, a proposed bill would also let employers off the hook if child workers get injured.

Iowa Pushes to Let 14-Year-Olds Work in Meatpacking Plants

The program hopes to support underserved farming communities throughout the state, while offering schools an affordable way to provide local food.

Oklahoma’s New Lunch Program Puts a Twist on the Farm-to-School Model

A reintroduced bill in Congress might help with a shortage of meat processing plants. Experts say there’s a lot more to the problem.

Will More Money for Small Meat Processors Fix the Supply Chain?

Consumers are thirsty for raw milk, and more states are looking to legalize its place on grocery store shelves. But is it safe?

The Growing Movement to Liberate Raw Milk

Many farmers aren’t convinced that adding solar panels to their cropland is the right move. New research on light spectra efficiency could help.

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