Humankind’s Ascent Took Path of Yeast Resistance
There's a strong case to be made that the first species cultivated by humankind was brewer's yeast, and a generation of researchers will drink to that.
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The Farm School: Growing Organic Farmers
At The Farm School, students learn the nuts, bolts and economics of organic farming, and the spiritual side isn't ignored, either. Garlic plantings may get blessed.
Settling a Beef With American Cattle Productions
Taking a page out of cattle-raising's past, an old breed from Britain is invigorating American herds with healthier meat that's more sustainably produced.
Roving Herds of Grazing Climate Helpers
A smarter way of raising herd animals, known as holistic management, may be a catalyst to helping the soil reclaim its role as a global carbon sponge.
The Story of P(ee)
In which phosphorus, a substance present in every living cell, is being used up and flushed away.
Sinking Feelings About Storing Carbon Emissions on the Farm
Climate legislation says we can stop global warming, improve our soils and help our farmers all at once. Not so fast.
Playing Chicken With Antibiotic Resistance
The FDA bans injecting chicken eggs with antibiotics as a human health threat but backs down when industry groups — known collectively as 'Big Chicken' — squawk.
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.
Working Around Salty Residue in Nation’s Breadbasket
Salt buildup in America's most productive farming area could idle thousands of acres. But there are, ahem, solutions ...
The DNA of Corn: Mexican Peasants vs. Techno-science
Even as corn prices rise with the demand for biofuels, a simmering dispute percolates in Mexico where genetically modified imports from the U.S. are both welcomed and damned.