Articles by Sr. Staff Writer Nathanael Johnson

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Feedlot frenzy: Should we shun grass-fed beef for the sake of the climate?

Don’t fence us in! Despite a new study’s findings, free-range meat still has a green streak.

Nathanael Johnson Food and Agriculture
How big meat recalls hurt small cattle ranches

The recent recall of 9 million pounds of meat won't just harm the Rancho Feeding slaughterhouse. It has the potential to put small producers out of business, too.

Nathanael Johnson Technology
GMO, yeah? 5 surprises from an otherwise boring look at genetically modified crops

We dig into the USDA’s deep-dive report on GMO crops and unearth five things worth paying attention to.

Nathanael Johnson Food and Agriculture
Lunch money: Can schoolkids really eat local without breaking the bank?

High-quality local ingredients can spruce up cafeteria offerings, but they require some careful bargaining and accounting, too.

Nathanael Johnson Culture