Is It Safe To Use Compost Made From Treated Human Waste?
NPR | May 13, 2013 12:23 p.m.
Treated human waste has been used on farms for decades, but the ick factor has not entirely faded.
Bee Deaths May Have Reached A Crisis Point For Crops
NPR | May 07, 2013 7:56 p.m.
There may not be enough honeybees left in the U.S. to pollinate some major crops.
Michael Pollan: You Are What You Cook
NPR | May 03, 2013 7:49 a.m.
Food writer Michael Pollan once advised "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Now, he tells us how to cook it. In his new book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, he takes a tour of the most time-tested cooking techniques, from southern whole-hog barbecue and slow-cooked ragus to sourdough baking and pickle making.
Can Salmon Farming Be Sustainable? Maybe, If You Head Inland
NPR | May 02, 2013 3:43 p.m.
New inland fish farms are a big step forward, scientists say. But it's not clear they are scalable.
Coffee For A Cause: What Do Those Feel-Good Labels Deliver?
NPR | April 26, 2013 8:29 a.m.
Each label promises something different — and every promise involves some compromises.
Monkeys Also Want To Eat Like The Locals
NPR | April 25, 2013 1:58 p.m.
Monkey see, monkey eat. That's the lesson in a new study of social learning in wild animals.
Journey Of A Specialty Coffee Bean, From Cherry To Cup
NPR | April 24, 2013 2:26 p.m.
Roasters and cafes aren't just selling a good cup of joe. They're also selling the story behind it.
For Corn, Fickle Weather Makes For Uncertain Yields
NPR | April 24, 2013 6:06 a.m.
After last year's drought, farmers are itching to plant their corn, but spring has been too wet.
Court Approves Anheuser-Busch InBev Deal To Buy Grupo Modelo
NPR | April 23, 2013 11:10 a.m.
The deal includes a provision for Constellation Brands to take over Modelo's U.S. operations.
Fertilizer Shows Its Deadly Side
NPR | April 19, 2013 2:06 p.m.
The Texas fertilizer plant blast reminds us of the "cursed" side of nitrogen that fuels agriculture.
