A new study from Washington State University suggests that organic farmers are better at controlling pests than farmers who use conventional pesticides. Read more here.
Many individuals have made the decision to try to live more sustainably, but without shifts in public policy substantive change won’t happen. “Eaters” alone won’t change the world, but unless “eaters” do change the necessary shift in public policy is unlikely. Read more here.
If you want to know who’s responsible for decimating the world’s oceans, look no farther than your local supermarket. At the rate we’re going, years from now there really won’t be other fish in the sea. For more, click here.
The USDA announced the launch of Ask the Expert, a knowledge-based search engine that optimizes customer experience while conserving taxpayer dollars. This intuitive tool relies on self-service to deliver reliable and relevant information 24/7, greatly reducing wait time and USDA resources associated with the previous system. For more, click here.