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Agriculture

Harvesting wheat in Washington state.
Apr 12

How the Global Food Shortage Helps US Farmers

Chaos around the world means the price of wheat is rising, but so is the cost of growing it.
By Linda Carroll
Dec 5

NASA Astronauts Are Growing a Full Menu in Space, With Beef, Radish, and More

Growing fresh produce in space will be essential for future deep space missions.
By Sissi Cao
Sep 4

Insect Protein Could Save the World’s Food Supply From Overpopulation

They’re a highly efficient and nutritionally sound protein source that can be produced with no waste, a low carbon footprint and massive food waste benefits.
By Jenny Splitter
Feb 21

Healthy-ish French Fries Are Now a Thing Thanks to Genetic Redesigning

By Arick Wierson
Dec 2

Cosmic Crisp: Scientists Have Invented a New Apple That Can Stay Fresh for a Year

By Sissi Cao
In a time of climate crisis, an average bee can sadly no longer do the job.
Oct 23

Super Bees Are Here to Save the World

By Harmon Leon
Apr 12

If There Is a Trade War, China Will Win

By Harlan Ullman
Corn is harvested in Iowa.
Jul 28

Technological Revolution Set to Hit Farmers—If They Can Afford It

By Lisa Schmeiser
Drought-damaged corn on an Ohio farm, 2012.
Jun 8

What if Several of the World’s Biggest Food Crops Failed at the Same Time?

By Anthony Janetos
One area that’s seen a rush of new entrants is the use of drones to monitor crops.
May 24

AgTech — Not Just for Large Farms?

By Bryan M. Eagle III
A fisherman casts his line into the Sacramento River south of Sacramento, Calif.
Apr 21

California Is Wetter Than Ever—Yet the Fight for Its Water Wages On

By Lisa Schmeiser
Planting a diverse blend of crops and cover crops, and not tilling, helps promote soil health.
Apr 13

Healthy Soil Is the Real Key to Feeding the World

By David R. Montgomery
"What the Health" provides harrowing insight into the damage that eating meat has been doing to Americans' health.
Mar 20

‘Cowspiracy’ Filmmaker Discusses New Doc on Meat Consumption’s Health Risks

By Michael Sainato
A farmer harvests corn near Burlington, Iowa.
Mar 15

Forgiving Farmers’ Student Loans Plants Seeds for America’s Future

By Lisa Schmeiser
One primary concern in rural areas: higher temperatures put strain on water and energy sources.
Feb 27

Red State Rural America Is Acting on Climate Change—Without Calling It Climate Change

By Rebecca J. Romsdahl
African sand storm.
Aug 30

Clearing Trend: New Micro-Weather Stations Can Save Lives

By Roman Goergen
Nov 25

French Artistry and American Entrepreneurial Spirit: The Guittard Chocolate Company

By Peter Moustakerski
The Food for Thought, Food for Life collection features an apron that reads "Dig in to Dig it."
Oct 23

Susan Rockefeller Takes a Stab at Food Day

By Francis Curiel
Oct 6

Up on the Roof

By The Editors
"Be the farmer of your own food," BioPic. (Courtesy photo)
Sep 28

BioPic—Space-Ready Garden Pods for Fresh Food in Your Apartment

By Brady Dale
The chef's workstation. (Photo: Brady Dale for Observer)
Sep 22

Aquaponic Startup Edenworks Hosts Rooftop Harvest Party in Williamsburg

By Brady Dale
(Photo: Getty)
Jul 7

Drones Likely to Drive American Farmhands to Unemployment Sooner Than We Think

By Sage Lazzaro
May 18

Hedge Farm! The Doomsday Food Price Scenario Turning Hedgies into Survivalists

By Foster Kamer
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