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Our analyst tries to get his elementary school kids to eat crickets and mealworms, with some help from chocolate.
by Jim Giles
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Trinkler Dairy Farms added a biodigester system to reduce emissions by 30 percent.
by Jim Giles
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Cutting down on our consumption of meat has the potential to be a game changer for climate change, but only if it doesn't start a new culture war.
by Jim Giles
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Plenty, InFarm, Oishii, AreoFarms and Gotham Greens have all seen intense investment and market growth this year.
by Jim Giles
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The continues to be creating a product that beats meat on the three things consumers care most about: convenience, price and taste.
by Jim Giles
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Alternative proteins. Regenerative agriculture. The push toward zero. All loomed large in 2020.
by Jim Giles
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Globally, cattle, sheep and goats account for around half of all emissions from agricultural production.
by Jim Giles
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Farmers across the Corn Belt tend to plant rotations of soy and corn. Diversification could boost returns and reduce pollution. Why don't farmers make the switch?
by Jim Giles
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Most waste management firms are compensated for every truckload of material they send to landfill. This locks them into the existing model. It's time for a new approach.
by Jim Giles
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Digital sales are helping farmers make up for business from shuttered restaurants, but not everyone can afford this fresh product and meat, raising questions about long-term sustainability.
by Jim Giles
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Aquaponics and other indoor ag systems rely on access to water and energy, not soil or seas. Siting them near existing distribution hubs or industrial parks makes plenty of sense.
by Jim Giles
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The story that indoor farming could potentially produce dramatic environmental gains is largely fictional today, but innovators are working to bring truth to the tale in a not-so-distant future.
by Jim Giles
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This experiment may be ridiculous, but the question isn't: What does it take for meat-eaters to switch to alternative proteins?
by Jim Giles
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Skeptics are sowing doubts about the carbon sequestration potential. The questions underscore the complexities of soil science.
by Jim Giles
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Restaurants are struggling, affecting local producers. But many are acting quickly to minimize food waste and some have seen a surge in online orders.
by Jim Giles
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Progress might be slower than the current hype suggests, but the products will almost certainly get better.
by Jim Giles
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Planting and protecting forests in remote areas of the world may be challenging. But another trend may help matters.
by Jim Giles