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How to Transform Green Walnuts Into a Nutty Liqueur
A bartender-botanist’s guide to making nocino, a traditional Italian liqueur made from unripe walnuts.
Juneteenth Might Be the Most American Holiday of All
A new cookbook celebrates the rich food traditions associated with the holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans.
Tomatoes Are the Latest Victim of Climate Change
Researchers expect global tomato production to decline as droughts and rising temperatures affect major growing areas.
Opinion: It’s Time to Include Fungi in Conservation Goals
Without fungi, life on Earth would be unrecognizable. So why aren’t they catalogued and understood as much as animals and plants?
Could Tomatoes Be the Secret to Solving Vitamin D Deficiencies?
Researchers found a way to boost vitamin D levels in tomato plants, opening up new opportunities for plant-based supplements.
Why More Americans Are Rethinking Their Lawns
From No Mow May to pulling up the turf entirely, more people are saying goodbye to grass and hello to pollinator-friendly plantings.
Yes, the Government Really Does Stash Billions of Pounds of Cheese in Missouri Caves
The USDA has kept cheese and other dairy products in cold-storage caves for decades. But their purpose has shifted over the years.
How High-Pressure Processing Is Helping Remote Farmers Bring Fresher Foods to Market
A cold preservation method is pumping more value into crops by capturing ripeness and extending shelf life.
They’ve Come a Long Way, But Gene Banks Still Lack Protections for Certain Crops
A global effort revealed that certain crops are better represented in gene banks. Now, researchers are working to fill the gaps.