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This story appeared on Civil Eats on April 7, 2016 and on TheAtlantic.com on April 8, 2016. American seafood enthusiasts have spent years dining on salmon, shrimp, and the occasional mahi mahi. Now a new, rather unexpected fish is starting to creep onto menus and into seafood shelves at supermarkets: lionfish. As a growing number … Continue reading Invasive Lionfish Coming to a Menu Near You
For 42 years, Don Villwock has grown soybeans and corn on 4,000 acres in southwest Indiana. He has endured low prices, bad weather and trade embargoes. This year, however, he’s facing a new challenge: China. In March, China’s authorities stopped accepting exports of corn that contained a specific, very common genetic modification intended to make … Continue reading Is China’s GMO corn ban protecting consumers or protecting markets?
LEXINGTON — When Amanda Bosh goes grocery shopping, it’s all about super fresh apples, artisan cheese, free-range chicken, and organic Brussels sprouts. But Bosh doesn’t get these products at an upscale supermarket. Instead, she heads to a local private school, where she will pick up the best quality meat, dairy, fruit, and vegetables. Bosh’s bounty, … Continue reading Latest in farm fresh products: We deliver
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