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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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Alternative proteins. Regenerative agriculture. The push toward zero. All loomed large in 2020.
by Jim Giles
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The challenge of reforming the way we manage the almost 1 billion acres of U.S. farmland can seem overwhelming, but we’re seeing the emergence of a suite of solutions that might be up to the job.
by Jim Giles
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You have 30 seconds to urge the President-elect to focus on a particular issue. What would it be?
by Jim Giles
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An idea: Eat less meat and then, on the land that frees up, restore native ecosystems, such as forests, which draw down carbon.
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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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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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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Planting and protecting forests in remote areas of the world may be challenging. But another trend may help matters.
by Jim Giles
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Products made from embedded CO2, from soap to fuels to vodka, are great examples of the circular economy in action.
by Jim Giles
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Reforms in the way cattle are handled promise dramatic reductions in emissions related to beef production.
by Jim Giles