Food & Agriculture

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Commodity roundtables bring producers of soy, palm and other crops together with environmental organizations. But do they work? Read More

The agricultural plastic market was valued at $5.87 billion in 2012, and while plastic is efficient for farmers, it also poses stark environmental problems. Read More