The 100K Pathogen Genome Project has sequenced the genomes of its first 10 infectious microorganisms, including strains of Salmonella and Listeria....More
Cassava output has increased by 60 percent since 2000 and is set to accelerate further over the current decade as policymakers recognize its huge potential....More
The idea that honey bees will seek out TNT seems ridiculous; but researcher Nikola Kezic believes he is close to training bees to find landmines. With tens of millions of mines buried around the world, no one is laughing....More
Ag gag laws sputtering? Fracking boom for farmers? Legend of Cliff Young — the farmer who won a 544-mile marathon. Farmland turns to dust. GMO food fight in US-EU talks. 8 keys to a wine contract. Farmers assaults cops with tractor. And more....More
While earnings have been good, there has been a record level of investment back into the farm; some of that has been with cash and some has been with borrowed funds....More
An organic farmer can’t plant GMO seeds, an organic cow can’t eat GMO alfalfa or corn, and an organic soup producer can’t use any GMO ingredients....More
Producing food, maintaining landscapes and building structures all depend on this little understood, but critical outermost layer of the Earth's crust - the soil....More
When unknown 61-year-old farmer Cliff Young shuffled off his farmland and destroyed 10 professional runners in a 544-mile race — a legend was born. The ordinary gave birth to the extraordinary as Young beat the field by 10 hours....More
Blind alley of food blame. Farmer killed tending crop. The danger of fakes. Food activism fairy tales. The Great Wine Scare. Hemp returns. Combine Crash Derby. And more....More
When purchasing honey, consumers prefer for honey to be brilliantly clear and golden. Consumers are increasingly likely to prefer honey that has pollen grains filtered out....More