Digest Archive

5 Nutrients Meat Has that Plants Don’t
It’s no secret that many consumers are integrating a plant-based option into their diets. And, although increasing your vegetable intake is never a bad thing, it’s important to know what nutrients you may lack without meat in your diet.
Diet, Health
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How Do Wildfires Affect Ag?
The frequency and intensity of wildfires are on the rise, posing significant consequences for an ever-growing number of people and our agricultural system. But what about the impact on our food system?
Climate Change, Food Safety
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How Bad is RoundUp? Expert explains
On this episode of Digging In, we speak with Dr. Ari Novy, CEO & President of the San Diego Botanic Garden and plant biologist, about the ever-controversial pesticide, glyphosate.
Soil and Crop Management
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Return of El Niño Sends Up Red Flags
There’s ample cause to question just how bad the effect of our latest El Niño weather system could be on our planet – and especially our agricultural system. Is El Niño a reflection of true climate change, or a separate phenomenon? And how significant will El Niño impact global food security?