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Each week, Food Tank is rounding up a few news stories that inspire excitement, infuriation, or curiosity. Tribal Nations Move Toward Establishing Formal Agricultural Authorities Tribal nations are increasingly moving to establish formal departments of agriculture as part of a broader effort to asse...
January 29, 2026 – As the Senate moves toward a Friday government shutdown after Democrats blocked a package of funding bills today, food businesses and farmworker groups are pushing Democrats to stick to their demands for new restrictions on immigration agents and enforcement. Nationally renowned ...
A seasoned senator steps up to lead Minnesota, as the incumbent governor bows out amidst a clash with the Trump administration over alleged fraud allegations.
Winter mornings slow everything down. Breath turns visible, balconies feel colder, and gardens appear to pause. Yet tucked into a pot, a strawberry plant keeps growing. For children, that small surprise can shift how they see seasons, food, and care. Growing strawberries in winter shows young garden...
SILIMA PUNGGA-PUNGGA DISTRICT, Indonesia — Rainim Purba first heard the rumor in 1996. Back then, in her mid-30s, villagers were saying a zinc mining company was going to operate near their village of Pandiangan, northeast of Indonesia’s North Sumatra province. It would also be near other villages l...
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Thousands of years before farming, Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest deliberately spread a wild potato across the region, shaping its future.
The flour you select shapes your sourdough's microbial community and flavor profile, transforming a simple loaf into a culinary masterpiece.
Retired Colonel Divya Thakur transformed his family's aging orchard into a thriving organic farm, proving the viability of chemical-free apple cultivation in Manali.
Decimated by a deadly blight, the American chestnut tree has made a remarkable comeback, with thousands now thriving across the United States.
Potatoes power India's kitchens and farms, thriving in winter cycles and local markets. With a 3-4 month turnaround, this versatile crop offers a practical choice for regions with short winters and reliable irrigation.
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Whether you’re a student, an administrator, a farmer—or the journalists getting their teeth into the story of Kentucky schools’ movement to buy and serve local produce, the consensus is clear: the fajitas are great. At Boyle County High School, locally-raised beef marinated in cumin is heaped onto c...
Bacolod City transformed into a global food hub, as farmers, chefs, and Indigenous leaders gathered to discuss seeds, soil, and cultural survival.
Avocados are a culinary conundrum, with a fleeting window of perfect ripeness. A gentle squeeze is the ultimate test, but misjudge and you risk wasting the precious fruit.
Thousands of years ago, Indigenous peoples in the Southwest cultivated a wild potato, expanding its range and transforming the region's culinary landscape.
In the heart of British Columbia, the Nupqu Native Plant Nursery nurtures a vital species for land restoration: sulfur buckwheat, a hardy high-altitude grassland plant.
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Discover the secret to savoring tofu: make it yourself. Join a Korean-Chinese woman in Yanbian as she shares the time-honored tradition of crafting this versatile delicacy.
Beekeeping's traditional methods are a messy, labor-intensive chore, with heavy frames, bulky extractors, and the risks of stings and harming bees. A new approach offers a simpler, safer solution.
By 2050, climate change will make half the world's arabica coffee regions unfit for cultivation. The ripple effects extend far beyond your morning brew, but solutions exist.
*Vietnam's top leader eyes unprecedented power consolidation, vowing to tackle corruption and drive double-digit growth.*
Robots struggle to pick tomatoes, a scientist reveals. Labor shortages spur demand for automated harvesting, but some crops, like tomato clusters, pose unique challenges for machines.
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Waking at 4:40 AM, dairy farmer Paul Tompkins faces a £1,800 daily loss - simply by rising each morning. As milk prices plummet, Tompkins and his fellow farmers fight a daily battle to keep their livelihoods afloat.
Brent and Michelle Arp say that farming is in their blood. Brent’s 85-year-old father still farms on the more than 120-year-old farm where both he and Brent grew up. Michelle was raised around dairy cattle and once named the Iowa State Dairy Princess. Today, the couple farms about 600 acres of grain...
Feeding the hungry and saving the planet - your local food bank does both. The Global Foodbanking Network's 2024 report reveals how food recovery and redistribution make a world of difference.
Childhood in many Indian homes has shifted indoors, with screens replacing playtime. Gardening offers a grounding alternative, nurturing responsibility and curiosity while regulating the nervous system.
Craving sweetness without the guilt? Scientists may have discovered a game-changing solution to sugar's health pitfalls.
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Struggling to keep your houseplants alive? Discover the 3 easiest plants to grow and expert tips to ensure they thrive all year.
Claudette Colvin, a civil rights pioneer, has passed away at 86. Her 1955 arrest for refusing to surrender her bus seat ignited the modern civil rights movement.
Stumped on side dishes? Discover the secret to effortless, versatile sides that elevate any meal - from Pinterest-worthy mains to last-minute dinners.
Populations are shrinking worldwide, yet conservatives dominate the conversation. Progressives must step up with bold solutions to address this critical global shift.
A child's curious fingers digging into soil on a Sunday morning - a scene Indian parents are rediscovering as they embrace gardening to connect kids with nature across Mumbai and Kolkata.
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has jeopardized food access for 42 million SNAP recipients, compounding the Trump administration's cuts to the vital nutrition program.
Unlock the secrets of plant respiration with a groundbreaking tool that lets scientists observe their living, water-saving processes in real-time.
Crops ripen, tables groan with bounty - harvest festivals celebrate nature's annual gift, uniting communities in joyous feasts.
Burger King's latest Whopper test could be its most intriguing yet - the Bacon Cheddar Hash Whopper blends breakfast and lunch, offering hash browns on the menu all day.
China’s food system has transformed rapidly over the past several decades. This has increased the country’s food supply but also created growing public health and environmental risks, says Jian Yi, Founder of the nonprofit Good Food Fund. “In China, we’ve been favoring ultra-processed products over ...
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Heartbreak has a cure - and it's edible. When life deals a painful blow, people worldwide instinctively reach for comforting foods to mend their souls. These culinary cures are surprisingly universal.
For three decades, Rollin McCraty has uncovered a profound connection between the human heart and the Earth's vibrations, unlocking insights into the power of our inner rhythms.
Vibrant blooms vanishing - over half of UK garden plants no longer sold as fickle trends stifle botanical diversity. Plant Heritage seeks public to revive rare species.
Ditch the processed junk - the new Dietary Guidelines call for whole, nutrient-dense foods like milk, butter, and red meat. A major shift in federal nutrition policy.
Unlocking the future of sustainable food: Indigenous wisdom holds the key, according to groundbreaking research from Universidad Intercultural Maya.