Organic Food/Agriculture

House Passes Amendment Favoring Hemp

It would give universities the right to cultivate and grow hemp without worrying about federal retribution.

Nonprofit FishChoice makes it easy for supermarkets, restaurants and distributers to source sustainably harvested fish.

Disaster relief will be based on the region and how farmers/ranchers are adapting to climate volatility.

The industry has been growing about 19% a year since 2002.

The National Organics Board rejected continued spraying of antibiotics on organic apple and pear trees.

Carrageenan is still allowed in certified organic foods even though it's linked to serious health issues.

All other uses of antibiotics on organic foods have been outlawed since 2002.

Industrial farming is reaking havoc on ecosystems, floating islands are one solution to that.

A little known fact about the natural gas boom is that it's inspiring a resurgence in US production of nitrogen fertilizer.

The largest producer of free-range eggs in the US is raising funds through crowdfunding to help convert other farms.