The Future of Beer Grains is Uncertain. Can Farmers and Brewers Protect Your Pint?
Using new grains and varietals, researchers and brewers are working to save the future of beer.
On the farm, haunted houses and barns invite guests into a narrative about rural identity.
How Should Gene-Edited Seeds be Regulated?
In Canada, organic advocates are voicing opposition to government policies that don’t distinguish gene-edited seeds and crops as genetically modified.
Scouting Out Eco-Friendly Drinks in a Sea of Greenwashing
With no official definition for terms like “sustainable” or “natural,” how can you find eco-friendly drink options?
Could Salt Water Be the Solution to Future Irrigation Woes?
Freshwater supplies are under stress as the global demand for food increases. Through selective breeding, one company is creating crops that can be irrigated with salt water.
What Will Stop Troublemaking Sea Squirts Along North America’s Atlantic Coast?
Warmer ocean temperatures along the east coast of Canada and the United States are creating perfect conditions for the little-known sea squirt, a bio-fouling menace for shellfish farmers.
The Bourbon Industry Relies on White Oaks, Which Are in Decline. Now, It’s All In on Saving Them
Bourbon barrels are made from fresh white oaks, but we’re running out of viable trees. Now, the very industry that contributed to the problem has the most invested in finding the solution.
Can You Trust the Organic Food Label?
“Organic” food is specifically certified and verified, but millions of dollars worth of fraud still occurs within the organic system.
Can the Blockchain Clear the Smoke for Cannabis?
Cannabis often has a hazy supply chain, but blockchain technology promises seed-to-sale transparency for growers and consumers.
