US Department of Agriculture
Mysterious Seeds From China Are Showing up in U.S., Canadian Mailboxes
People have been finding unsolicited seeds in the mail that could potentially threaten the environment, prompting federal agencies to investigate.
USDA Scientists Are Quitting in Droves. That’s Really Bad News for Climate Research.
Facing a forced move to Kansas City, as many as 80% say they'll quit, decimating research on crop yields, honey bees.
Someone Posted Weed and Viagra Spam On a US Department of Agriculture Site
The USDA blamed the issue on a "web form" that was abused to post spam.
This International Food Spy Brought Us Meyer Lemons
On today's episode, author Daniel Stone talks about the mysterious Frank Meyer, and how he brought a coveted fruit to the US.
Researchers Have Developed Edible Food Packaging Made of Milk
The new casein-based film is biodegradable, sustainable, and edible—and full of protein to boot.
A Record Amount of US Forest Went up in Flames Last Year
US Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsak says his department's job has become increasingly difficult due to climate change and a constrained budget environment in Washington DC.
No, Bacon Isn't Better for the Environment Than Lettuce
While bacon might produce less greenhouse gases than lettuce per calorie, looking at serving sizes tells a different story altogether.
China's Newfound Love for North American Lobster Is Driving Up Prices at Home
Looks like it’s time to hit up Beijing for an honest taste of down-home Maine. Now if only we could get some of that good ol’ American gai lan.
You Can Now Fight High Egg Prices By Renting a Chicken Online
Egg prices may be skyrocketing, but you can get anything on the internet these days. Including live chickens for temporary use.
Proposed Legislation Will Allow Firefighters to Shoot Drones Over Wildfires
"The legislature needs to send a signal that our society simply won’t put up with this nonsense."
These Fat Pigs Could Ruin Your Holidays
A different kind of obesity problem — of the porcine variety — could affect millions of Americans these holidays.