Agriculture and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
January 15, 2021
Ever buy a box of cereal, a bag of apples or a gallon of milk and think, “I wonder how the production of this product has impacted the Earth?” We…
Farming
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GMO Crops: Safety, Regulation and Sustainability Insights
December 11, 2020
Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, are a popular topic in today’s conversations about food and farming, and many of us have heard of or read food labels stating “contains bioengineered…
What Are Resilient Crops?
December 3, 2020
Shifts in weather patterns and harsh weather conditions are phenomena that humankind has been witnessing for many years. These occurrences can impact our day-to-day lives in many ways, particularly in…
Unwrapping Our Chocolate: Cocoa Processing Insights
September 22, 2020
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In fact, cocoa foods…
Aflatoxins in the U.S. Food Supply
August 12, 2020
Not many of us know that aflatoxins contamination has been recorded as contributing to 25% of estimated loss of the world’s food supply. However, some of us may see aflatoxin…
A Quick Look Into Dairy Production
June 11, 2020
Dairy is often something I rely on—ice cream and froyo keep me cool in the summer, hot chocolate and lattes keep me warm in the winter, and a cold glass…
Glyphosate 101: Gaining Food Safety Insights
June 8, 2020
You may have recently read news about glyphosate, a widely utilized pesticide, and concerns about the safety of it being used and potential consumer exposure. With this increased focus on…
Hemp Cultivation and Regulation
May 27, 2020
Hemp, a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant, has a long history in the United States—much longer than the current craze for cannabidiol (CBD) products. In fact, hemp has not…
The U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19
April 23, 2020
Amid the new normal of social distancing, video–call family reunions, and limited trips outside our homes, it seems that people are cooking more than usual. This may be the reason…
Consumer Survey: Climate Change and Food Production
April 22, 2020
Download the full report. When many of us hear the term climate change, we think about changes in the weather and how human activity impacts our environment. Many consumers, as…