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From company announcements to government reports, there’s more attention than ever on the use of antibiotics in animals, different antibiotic types, and what producers and the FDA are doing to…
Sun, seeds, soil, and now… satellite positioning. Technology has added a whole new dimension to farming. New innovations don’t just make life easier for farmers, they can help to protect…
If you’re like us, you’ve probably come across several people who are opposed to so-called “genetically modified organisms,” or GMOs. We prefer terms like “food biotechnology” or “genetically engineered” because,…
When you get a beautiful bouquet of flowers delivered, where do you picture them coming from? First, you probably think of the sweet friend or family member, spouse, or partner…
This month’s issue of National Geographic arrived in mailboxes (yes, those still exist) covering a pretty heated topic: The War on Science. You can dig into their feature online, which covers…
Recent publications by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and Consumer Reports question the safety of consuming conventionally grown fruits, vegetables, and foods containing crops grown with pesticides. The…
Once again, Consumer Reports is making some pretty questionable claims about our food. This time, it’s about the safety of organic versus conventional produce, based on the pest control methods…
To address misperceptions regarding foods produced using biotechnology (also known as genetically engineered foods, or imprecisely referred to as genetically modified organisms or “GMOs”) circulating in the media, the International…
National Ag Day is on March 18 this year and will see thousands of farmers, ranchers, and others involved in agriculture descend on the Nation’s Capital to celebrate all things…
Thinking about where dairy products come from is one of the most confusing farming practices for most shoppers. It’s pretty impressive- milk goes from cows all over the country to…