It’s time to look beyond the Farm Bill.  The Farm Bill, passed once every five years, is the most important piece of federal ...

The ant scurries along on six nimble legs. It catches up to its peers, a line of antennaed bugs roaming the winding surface ...

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The Food and Drug Administration has not performed its legally required number of food safety inspections each year since ...

Starting a garden can be a big step. Knowing what to plant, when, and how--that takes time. And what if you want to branch ...

Malathion, a commonly used pesticide for both agricultural use and home gardening, has had a long and widely disputed history ...

This story was originally published by Reasons to be Cheerful, and is reprinted with permission. When Michael Kotutwa Johnson ...

The surreal sight of squash, melons and corn sprouting from the sandy ground reflects an ancient farming technique that’s newly relevant.

There’s a lot going on in farming these days. Some farmers are looking at succession plans, trying to figure out who will take over the family business. Others are looking to transition away from ...

Food can be a tricky thing. While we produce enough food for people globally, it doesn’t always get distributed equally. Food is also a powerful cultural connector, and can bring communities together.