How Supermarket Mergers Affect Food Deserts
A proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons, worth nearly $25 billion, could be completed in 2024. For folks living in food deserts, that could be cause for concern.
Farm Bill Extension Passed, Funding in Place Until September 2024
Earlier this week, Congress passed a resolution to extend the 2018 Farm Bill until September 30, 2024. President Biden signed the funding bill late yesterday.
Perceptions Vary as Colorado Prepares for Wolf Reintroduction
Where some see mortal threat, others focus on ecosystem benefit.
Old Hedgerows are New Again as More Farmers Embrace Benefits
These living fences are regaining popularity as their ecological advantages become clear.
‘We’re Cut Off’: Rural Farmers Are Desperate For Broadband Internet
Millions of Americans live without reliable internet services. For farmers and food providers, this leaves them lagging behind competition and stuck with outdated equipment. Now, they’re looking to the Farm Bill for answers.
As Climate Change Endangers Wild Truffles, US Producers Try Cultivation Instead
One of the most prized symbols of ultra-luxe indulgence is being endangered by climate change.
What if Animals Had the Same Rights as Humans?
In his new book, Steve Cooke paints a picture of a world where human-animal interactions are radically different than they are now.
Just Half of Those Eligible for WIC Actually Use the Program
A new study from the USDA shows that the program, which provides supplemental food and social services for women and children, is incredibly underutilized.
‘Waste Wool’ is a Burden for Farmers. What if it Could be a Solution Instead?
Sheep farmers across the US and Canada often end up burning, burying or stockpiling wool. Entrepreneurs, researchers and community groups are working to flip the script by transforming discarded wool into a different kind of fertilizer.
