As a range of legislation attempts to ban factory farming on a local level, it may not be so easy to define what we’re talking about.

What, Exactly, Counts as a Factory Farm?

Some produce purveyors claim to offer exorbitant fruit of unparalleled quality — but are we mostly paying for a status symbol?

Putting a Down Payment on a Pineapple

Scientists are now warning about the spread of many non-native earthworm species across North America, leaving big damage in their wake.

Not All Earthworms Are Cool

Livestock producers are feuding with black vultures, who sometimes attack and kill newborn cattle. But there’s more to the story.

Buzzard Kill

Scientists are trying to bring flavor back to the tomatoes sold in grocery stores. But how should they taste, exactly?

Do You Know How Tomatoes Taste?

A co-op of Wisconsin farmers now has its own trucking company — which could be one small way to shore up America’s ailing food supply chain.

Building a Better Agricultural Trucking Market

The benefits of new habitats planted near agricultural fields might outweigh the risk of pesticide exposure in monarch butterflies — but don’t assume that’s true for all insects.

For Monarchs, Milkweed Matters More than Pesticides

Strategically placed rocks can help shelter wildlife and maintain healthy ecosystems — but good luck convincing farmers to like them.

Ethan Freedman