Will Silicon Valley ag tech really grow with farmers?

A word of advice from farmers to entrepreneurs: Walk in our muddy boots before tossing us new tech products. Read More

Urban farms now produce 1/5 of the world's food

Once a hobby for office-weary city dwellers, urban farming has become an important source of food in the U.S. and globally. Read More

Can improving photosynthesis be the answer to the world's food shortages?

While scientists are attempting to improve photosynthesis through genetic engineering, will the costs and water usage outweigh the benefits? Read More

How farmers can benefit from cap and trade

California's cap-and-trade system has provided new ways for farmers to mitigate the risk of climate change. But will the rest of the United States follow suit? Read More

Will coffee be the first 100% sustainably sourced commodity?

Starbucks and Conservation International are helping growers produce shade-grown, ethically sourced beans. Can they wake up the entire industry? Read More

The udder truth about cows

In "Cowed," Denis and Gail Boyer Hayes suggest that we all re-think eating beef. Read More

Incentives to halt deforestation dwarfed by ag subsidies spurring it

Farm subsidies worth at least $486 billion per year outpace the $8.7 billion total committed to avoiding deforestation in tropical countries. Read More

When it comes to sustainable farms, size shouldn't matter

It’s not how big your farm is, but how you manage your crops and livestock. Read More

It’s time to stop managing waste and start preventing it

Corporate recycling and waste diversion efforts still aren't cutting it. Better understanding where waste originates and preventing it at the source could increase both profitability and sustainability. Read More

The sustainability challenge of the Kraft-Heinz merger

The Kraft-Heinz merger stands to create the world's fifth-largest food conglomerate. But with Kraft tailing its industry peers on sustainability, what might the deal mean for the company's impact? Read More