Aquaculture is Making a Major Impact
Farming Fish Has Potential, But Struggles to Achieve Scale
At the Mote Aquaculture Research Park in Florida, the mission is to grow almaco jack in a tank – and other species of fish as well.
How Fishermen Share the Wealth
“Permit Banks” Provide Way to Conserve and Benefit from Sea’s Riches
Facing limits on how many fish can be pulled from the oceans, seafood operators band together to create a system to allocate those resources.
How Federal Officials Track Food Safety
CDC Constantly Changes Tactics to Curb Risks From Unsafe Food
The system to monitor the safety of U.S. food products is battling against an ever-changing landscape of outbreaks.
Agricultural Abundance Vs. Famine
Hurdles Abound to Getting Food to Starving People Across the World
So much food abundance, so many problems delivering it to people who are hungry.
What the FDA Antibiotic Rule Means
The Implications of Over-Reliance on Antibiotics
Treating people – and animals – with antibiotics comes at a cost as infections morph into resistant strains.
Understanding Organic Yield, Environmental Impacts
Organic Sales Are Growing and Impacts on Environment Less Than Conventional Crops
U.S. organic industry seeks to boost yields to keep up with demand
Understanding Organic Certification
Federal Process Gives Stamp of Approval to Organic Operations
Board member for USDA organic standards board says industry is growing and aiming to help the environment.
Inside a Modern Pig Farm
In Effort to Curtail Disease, Hog Facility Employs State-of-the-Art Biosafety Procedures
As swine diseases have impacted industry, newer facilities have tried to curb the risks while also boosting production.
Drones and Agriculture
A Tech Revolution from Above Could Help Farm Sector
Marrying aerial images with data analytics can help farmers see weaknesses in their fields and boost crop yields.
Ag Companies Determined to Avoid GMO Mistakes
Setting the Stage for New CRISPR Technology
Being bold has its risks. Ask Monsanto, which took the brunt of public anxiety about GMOs.
Plant Biotech 101
How Scientific Methods Develop New Crops
Despite controversy over GMOs, researchers point to history of plant breeding as a similar way to create new, healthier crops that can also boost yields.
Fast Facts on Agriculture
Understanding Farming, at Its Most Basic Level
To understand food, journalists need to understand where food comes from – i.e., the farm.
Learning How to Cut Food Waste
As Country Tries to Eliminate Waste, Effort Focuses on Certain Foods
The average American family spends $1,500 on food it throws away each year.
High-Tech Farming
Technology Helps Farmers Increase Productivity
Farming today is not your grandfather’s farming; technology is essential to maximize yields.
Are Big Farms Crowding Out Small Farms?
Number of Farms Down, But Size is Up
Union of Concerned Scientists says farm policy is distorted by federal policies – although that has begun to change.
Food Labeling Debate
Consumer Choice and Transparency on GMO Foods
Controversy over GMOs finally forces federal action to prevent patchwork of state laws.
Sweet, Bitter, Salty, Sour
Sensory Scientists Help Define Your Tastes
When new food products are being developed, scientists carefully test consumer reaction to taste, size and color.
Challenging Hunger Worldwide
To Be Successful Curbing Hunger, Agriculture Needs to Rethink its Focus
A childhood hunger expert offers 10 areas of agriculture that need to change in order to fight hunger abroad and to help the U.S. farm sector.
Understanding Antibiotic Use in Farming
Debate About How and Whether to use Antibiotics in Livestock
A member of White House panel on antibiotic use in farm animals talks about concerns over its use – and how valid those concerns are.
Using Technology to Change Agriculture
As Population Expands, Plant and Digital Tools Can Boost Production
Monsanto executive describes “incredible challenges – but an explosion in technology” in feeding the world.
The Changing Face of Agriculture
Monsanto, Often Attacked, Talks GMOs and Climate Change
CEO Hugh Grant, in session with NPF fellows, defends his company and describes its role.
Partnering to Change Agriculture
Monsanto Partnerships Aim to Boost Farm Technology, Productivity
An ag giant is working to help farmers in Africa develop sustainable crop models.
Eating Off the Land
How Farm-to-Table Chefs Create Their Menus
It’s easy to cook with ingredients imported from all over the world; trying to use local ingredients is a challenge some chefs relish.
How Farmers Help Feed the Global Population
Conventional Farming Often Attacked, Even as It Boosts Production
American Farm Bureau Federation economist says criticism of new farming methods is misguided, and that farmers have helped produce a ‘global miracle.’
Wasting Away: How Food Ends Up in the Trash
As More Food is Produced, More is Also Wasted
The federal government wants to cut food waste in half, a goal that could help feed the hungry and alleviate overtaxed landfills.
Organic Food Sales Keep Rising
19,000 U.S. Producers are Certified Organic
Organic farming helps soil health and water quality, USDA researchers say.
Meet an Organic Farm Family
Bucking Conventional Farming Trends in Illinois
The advantages of organic farming: More wildlife, better soil and a market premium.
Agriculture’s Role in an Age of Abundance
Crop Production Has Grown Exponentially Yet Hunger Persists
A top federal agriculture official hopes societal changes can be married with technological breakthroughs to solve significant food-supply problems.
Risks to Food Supply Prompt New Strategies
With Mixed Success in Curtailing Food Illnesses, New Tracking Methods Being Deployed
As the number of food contamination outbreaks increases, the CDC, FDA and USDA all play role in federal efforts to prevent or mitigate them.
Farmhaus: “Nose to Tail”
Food Contamination
How the CDC sleuths track down the source of food-borne illness.
Covering Agriculture
GMOs and Labeling
Q&A with Monsanto CEO
Pollinators: Bees and Butterflies
A Global Look: Farming and Tech
Technology-Driven Agriculture
BioTech-Driven Agriculture
Solving Agriculture’s 5 Main Problems
Food Marketing
