Food and Agriculture

This tea is made especially for airplanes

It is crazy how airlines will just do anything to make your flying experience better! Oh wait, this is the only thing.

Sarah Miller Food and Agriculture

The budget turmoil may mean no meat inspectors — and no meat

This is likely just an empty threat from the president, but it's a good one.

Philip Bump Food and Agriculture

Horse-meat scandal is now mafia-linked horse-and-donkey-meat scandal

Some of the horse meat might actually be donkey meat. And international organized crime groups might be to blame.

Sarah Laskow Food and Agriculture

Can USDA’s climate reality message take root with denialist farmers?

A USDA report predicts tough times ahead for U.S. agriculture. Meanwhile, many farmers don't see climate change as a problem.

Tom Laskawy Climate & Energy

Rahm Emanuel to Chicago: Eat your f^%$ing veggies!

If Mayor Rahm Emanuel has his way, his new Recipe for Healthy Places will put locally grown fruits and vegetables within reach for all Chicago's residents.

Lori Rotenberk Food and Agriculture

Revolutionary new grilled cheese sandwich replaces bread with more cheese

Bread is for assholes. Commit to the cheese experience and make yourself a sandwich that is cheese grilled between two slices of cheese.

Jess Zimmerman Food and Agriculture

The USDA is gearing up to steal candy from babies

The Department of Agriculture plans to crack down on greasy 'n' sweet snacks sold in school vending machines and lunch lines.

Susie Cagle Food and Agriculture

USDA report predicts all manner of end-times for crops and forests

From droughts to swarms of insects, the USDA predicts a rough future for crops and forests.

Susie Cagle Climate & Energy

New-old disaster aid may be coming for troubled farmers

A stopgap measure being considered in Congress could help drought-stricken farmers, but we'll still be waiting on that Farm Bill ...