This year's major drought in the U.S. will change the way we eat for months—if not years—to come. Can this disaster teach us how to dine differently for good? Katherine Harmon reports...

We’re watching our gardens grow, visiting ornamental and edible English gardens, and tracking the battle between small farmers and GMO giant Monsanto

In the ongoing battle between organic farmers and Monsanto, the mega-company recently won a significant round in court. Now what? Julia Savacool reports on the state of the suit and investigates...

Courts are ruling against genetically engineered crops, but where does the Obama administration stand?

The USDA’s new Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food initiative is a nice symbol, but will it actually change anything?

A court decision comes as good news for opponents of genetically modified crops. But is it the beginning of a political sea change, or just a blip?

An impassioned email exchange among the Gourmet staff touches on everything from haunted corn mazes to food-justice and labor issues.

Just make sure it’s an organic apple, if you want to keep the oncologist and cardiologist away.

The new administration is making great strides in food policy—except when it comes to the issue of genetic modification.

A disturbing study suggests that a diet containing genetically engineered corn could have frightening effects on the odds of infertility.