056: News Items, Rhubarb Redux, Mushrooms

May 18, 2023

The Supreme Court support of the California law banning gestation crates for farm animals paves the way for a more humane way to raise pork. We talk about how this affects Iowa farmers. We celebrate good news from the Brazilian rainforest. It's time to talk about rhubarb: how to grow it, harvest it and use it in the kitchen. Donna shares a recipe for Beet, Rhubarb and Ginger Soup. We talk about finding Morel mushrooms and the concern that a new variety of Golden Oyster mushrooms may be a threat for native fungus.