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April 29, 2013

Right To Know? 

Ten grain silos side-by-side at dusk

Bill Introduced Would Require GMO Labeling

Advocates of the new bill say consumers deserve to know what they are feeding their families.

April 27, 2013

Fun With Fungus 

Mycelial Network

From Mulch To Mushrooms

After two years of decomposing, the piles of leftover wood chips at Bread & Roses Gardens will soon sprout mushrooms thanks to hungry mycelium.

April 27, 2013

Read Me 

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Seeking Profits In Private Labels

You may not think much about store brands as you shop for groceries, but it’s a business worth nearly $60 billion per year.

April 26, 2013

Strike Again! 

A woman with a megaphone leads strike calls in front of a Chicago McDonald’s.

Fast Food Strike: Chicago

Twenty days after New York fast food employees struck for higher wages, a group of Chicago workers have taken the torch.

April 25, 2013

Health And Sugar 

Black and white photo of insulin needle

Sugary Soda Linked To Diabetes In Large European Study

Consuming sugary beverages daily has been associated with an increased risk of diabetes and stroke, a recent study finds.

April 25, 2013

April Showers 

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Farmers Planting Crops Later Because Of Rain

With high seed and fertilizer prices, agriculture experts say there is little room for error when it comes to planting crops.

April 23, 2013

Thirsty Crops 

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Thirsty Cities Drain Colorado Farmland

Farmers throughout the Great Plains are preparing for what could be a tough growing season. Limited irrigation resources pose a particular problem in Colorado.

April 22, 2013

Earth Day At Earth Eats 

Half Eaten Food

Campus Compost Programs Address Food Waste

In honor of Earth Day, we're highlighting several composting programs at universities across the country that are successfully reducing food waste.

April 22, 2013

Smells Fishy 

The heads of three fish hung up by their tails

Certification Group’s Sustainability Measures Questioned

The Marine Stewardship Council is one of the largest and most trusted certification bodies in sustainable seafood.

April 20, 2013

No Pictures, Please! 

Photographers lens, up close for a close-up.

Ag-Gag Bills: California Withdraws, Tennessee Votes

Both measures required animal cruelty to be reported within 48 hours.

April 19, 2013

A'Hunting We Will Go 

morel mushrooms

Second Servings: Morel Mushrooms

Morel mushrooms fruit in the spring, signaling a Hoosier tradition of hunting the wooded areas. Traditional Arts Indiana learns more about these elusive fungi.

April 18, 2013

Strike! 

Stikers rally behind a sign that reads

The Human Cost Of Cheap Food

New York City's fast food workers' strike is the latest attempt by food workers to make consumers recognize the complex costs of eating on the cheap.

April 15, 2013

Label Me 

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GMO Labeling Laws On Deck In The Midwest

Laws and ballot initiatives for mandatory labeling have been proposed in more than 20 states.

April 15, 2013

Outbreak Expands 

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Chinese Bird Flu Outbreak Impacts KFC

The H7N9 bird flu has Chinese consumers concerned about one of their favorite fast foods.

April 15, 2013

Why Not DIY? 

Close-up of fresh, green hops

Homebrewing: Phase One

Let's flesh out the details of making home brew. Lesson number one: proper sanitation is vital to a tasty batch of beer!

April 9, 2013

Eating For Trillions 

steak

Gut Bacteria May Connect Red Meat and Heart Disease

Riding a wave of new research on microflora and health, a study published this week suggests a link between the critters in our bellies and heart disease.

April 8, 2013

Deadly Flu 

Close-up of left-facing pigeon head

New Strain Of Bird Flu Detected In China

Bird flu has been detected in live pigeons for sale in China. So far, six people have died and 16 fallen ill.

April 8, 2013

Neonics 

Macro shot of a bee gathering nectar from a yellow flower

EPA Sued Over Pesticides, Bee Deaths

As evidence mounts for the link between neonicontinoid use and bee deaths, a group of concerned Americans is bring suit against the EPA.

April 4, 2013

Illegal Plants 

hemp field

Legalize It? Kentucky Farmers Look To Hemp

Kentucky is trying to bring back hemp, the close relative of marijuana that is used in products like textiles, car parts, lotions and paper.

April 3, 2013

Halo Effect 

Bokeh photo of doughnut covered in rainbow sprinkles

Foods Labelled ‘Organic’ Perceived As Better, Study Finds

According to recent research, simply calling a food "organic" causes it to be perceived very differently.

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