Starbucks labor woes: The National Labor Relations Board ruled last week that Starbucks illegally fired a Chicago barista who wanted to unionize. NLRB administrative Judge Geoffrey Carter also ruled Starbucks violated labor law when managers threatened workers at two cafes. (Eater)
No water? No problem.: In the face of a historic drought, gardeners and small farmers across Arizona are growing produce with a surprisingly scant amount of a precious ingredient: water. (New York Times)
Lost farmworkers: War with Russia has siphoned off workers from Ukraine’s farms, leaving farmers with inexperienced replacements and concerns about a drop in yields. (Reuters)
PRIME battle lines: As farm bill negotiations ramp up, supporters and opponents of the PRIME Act, which would reduce federal regulations for small meat processors, are making their cases. (DTN/Progressive Farmer)
Lab-grown ‘slush’: Italy’s ag minister says lab-grown food is potentially dangerous for human health, calling it “slush” that could never taste like natural meat or fish. (Reuters)