Economics Marijuana, Dark Horse Savior of California Agriculture While a legalized marijuana crop wouldn’t solve all of California’s agricultural woes, it might still keep the state in the green. Sam Kornell
Environment Vineyards in the Desert In the north of Baja California where grape vines are tended along the Ruta de Vino, population pressure is making water even more valuable. Kristian Beadle
Environment Going Up? Vertical Farming in High-Rises Raises Hopes An angry Mother Nature and increasing urbanization have led Columbia's Dickson Despommier to urge agriculturalists to consider tilling vertical farms in high-rises. A Miller-McCune.com interview. Arnie Cooper
News in Brief P. People O. Miller-McCune's experts offer solutions to problems that were under-discussed during the presidential campaign. Bill Savage
Environment Papa’s Got a Brand-New Ag? A conversation with renowned entomologist Hans Herren on a United Nations report calling for changes in how the world produces its food. Joan Melcher