If the USDA says that vegetables and fruits should make up half of our diets, why does less than 1 percent of its food subsidies go to farmers who grow produce?

A new video from CALPIRG explains how agricultural subsidies make unhealthy processed edible products much cheaper than real, organic food.

Dairy prices could rise if the farm bill isn't passed by Dec. 31, 2012. It's being called the dairy cliff.

Effects of the fiscal cliff deal on food policy

Despite the high stakes, this political precipice looks more like a buttery bluff.

Congress finally passed the farm bill. Here are 5 facts to start you on your way to knowing what's actually in it.

Parasitic sea lice have become resistant to pesticides that used to control infestations in salmon farms around the world.

Video: Josh Dorfman, host of "The Lazy Environmentalist," talks with msnbc's Willie Geist about the best ways to go green and protect the environment.

Check out this full listing of the interviews I've conducted here on MNN over the years.

The troubled life of Nate the terrier gets a Hollywood ending thanks to George and Amal Clooney.

From avocados and Scott Baio to David Bowie's 'Starman,' the big game has it all.

Find out if the acerbic celebrity chef is impressed.

After a leading role in the final season of "Downton Abbey," Matthew Goode's next gig will be "The Wine Show" with Matthew Rhys.

Just Ordinary eggs aren't see-through, but consumers will be able to get plenty of information about them.

Say it ain't so, Amy Poehler.

Actor of "Fraser" and "Cheers" fame owns land in the Catskills and wants to grow his own hops and barley.

Actor allegedly smuggled his 2 pups in via private jet, generating euthanasia threats from Australian biosecurity officials.

Former 'Daily Show' host and family reportedly have purchased a 45-acre farm near their current operation in New Jersey.

From playful spoofs to interrupting birds, here are our favorite moments with the official voice of nature.

Is it just us or does this latest incarnation of the campy horror franchise look like the best yet?

Actress Leslie Jones' experience on social media service Twitter can be a reflection of all that's right and horribly wrong with our species.

'Bill Nye Saves the World' will dispel myths and anti-scientific rhetoric on everything from climate change to GMOs.

Previously in development at Sony, the film rights to the eco-superhero are now being jointly pursued by Leo and Paramount.

Martha Stewart offers Thanksgiving-in-a-box, but there are advantages to cooking the big dinner the traditional way.

Spoiler alert: Everyone's talking about 'Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life, but for those who have remained unspoiled, this review lets some of its secrets out.

Nonprofit, cofounded by media mogul Ted Turner, has been an instrumental force in supporting global environmental education since 1991.

Carrie Underwood gives her dog water therapy to deal with paralysis in his back legs.

The 45-acre addition will allow the Stewarts to host tours, educational programs and offer refuge for abused and abandoned farm animals.

The Science Guy is back, just in time to 'Save the World' with verifiable facts and guest stars like Alton Brown.

These people overcame childhood illnesses and injuries to become trailblazers in their fields.

Famed naturalist David Attenborough says that despite his scripts taking longer to write, he has absolutely no plans of retiring.

Oscar-winning actor Daniel Day-Lewis famously went on sabbatical to focus on his family and farming in 2013. Now it's clear he's not coming back.

Epicurious picks the 100 greatest home cooks of all time, and you might be surprised by the names on the list.

O, That's Good! soups and side dishes include a healthy twist of unexpected vegetables and beans.

After his dog died, Ryan Gosling took to wearing George's tag.

Leonardo DiCaprio backs Beyond Meat, saying the development of plant-based meats will help advance action on climate change.

Bindi Irwin shares heartfelt message about her father and conservation on Nov. 15, which is now Steve Irwin Day.

A photo snapped by singer Frenchie Davis of Louis Boria knitting on the subway drew attention to his business, Brooklyn Boy Knits.

Tim Hawking says he added swear words to his dad's speech software and used his wheelchair as a go-kart.

The British royal family's pampered pets are often as famous as the family itself.

Check out these $20 (or less) bottles from around the world, plus a bottle of fizz to splurge on.

New study sheds light on the illusion and athleticism behind Michael Jackson's 'Smooth Criminal' tilt.

Two goats discovered along subway tracks in Brooklyn are on now safely on their way to Farm Sanctuary.

For wealthy Californian homeowners, extra peace of mind comes with a high price tag.

Actor doesn't even wear a veil to protect himself because, clearly, all living things love Morgan Freeman.

Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals.

Hollywood legend Doris Day was an actress, singer and animal welfare activist.

Putting Fido on a vegetarian diet can help the planet, but will it harm your pooch?

A new study reveals how smooth, vertical surfaces can confuse a bat's echolocation abilities.

Only about 2 percent of Iceland is now forested, down from as much as 40 percent before Vikings arrived.