Corn Tortillas and an Election
Corn tortillas, along with rice and beans, are the most important foods in the diet of millions of people across Mexico. Analysts estimate the rate of consumption of corn tortillas in the country at...
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Food Crisis Looms As Bees Die
Bees, the great pollinators enabling many crops to grow, play a vital role in making food for human beings. They pollinate 71 of the 100 crops which account for 90 percent of the food...
Small Farmers Saving the World
Almost 1 billion people across the globe are undernourished, according to data from the United Nations. As an additional 2 to 3 billion people join the world’s population by 2050, public health officials warn...
Food Fight: India and the U.S.
In India, the National Food Security Act, or NFSA, is feeding the poor. Indian officials say the food program saves lives. American officials say it violates agreements made at the World Trade Organization (WTO)....