I had the honor to speak with Connell McShane on News Nation today about RFK, Jr.'s confirmation hearing and the threat he poses to our farm families. You can read my AGDAILY article about this nomination here. … [Read more...]
7 social media influencers profiting off food falsehoods
Fighting disinformation around agriculture can be frustrating. Just like a hydra, whenever you manage to slay (er, discredit) one influencer, three more pop up in his or her place. Because deceitful statements boiled down to “common sense” is easier to understand than a lot of science. But things … [Read more...]
How a Federal Court Pushed Agriculture Biotech Back Decades
Bioengineering is one of the modern era’s most powerful tools to address food insecurity, climate change, and other sustainability issues. But our ability to bring these transformative crops to market was just dealt a major blow. Early in December, the Northern California District Court … [Read more...]
RFK Jr. poses a danger to American agriculture
It’s official: President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Elections have consequences! Trump made the announcement Thursday afternoon on social media saying, in part: “HHS will play a big … [Read more...]
Europe’s Environmental Impact Disparity
Travel can be an eye-opening experience that grows our perspectives, and that’s one of the reasons I love doing it. I recently returned from a two-week trip adding Denmark to the list of European countries I’ve visited (Great Britain, Scotland, and Ukraine, also grace the list, if you’re wondering). … [Read more...]
Ride Along with Farm Credit Mid-America’s Patronage Program at Red Hen Turf Farm
Ever wondered how those lush carpets of green find their way into our yards, parks, and sports fields? Red Hen Turf Farm is one way! Grass, a ubiquitous presence in our residential landscapes, often goes unnoticed in everyday life. We take it for granted even though it creates the perfect place … [Read more...]
I Hate January
Who else hates January? I don't want to hate January. But there's a lot of reasons. The glittery and festive atmosphere of the holidays is packed away. We're in the middle of winter's icy grip. And everything is set back to zero and we have to reach all those same achievements we were … [Read more...]
Perdue Sells Alarmism Over Antibiotic Use
Perdue's latest marketing campaign isn't subtle. It shows Jim Perdue and (presumably) his two sons walking through the company's corporate offices. The boys tell viewers that their "biggest competitor" (they don't name it directly, but they're referring to Tyson) is going back to giving their … [Read more...]
Not All Farmers Irrigate. Here’s Why.
Farmers sometimes use irrigation to keep thirsty crops watered (learn about types of irrigation systems). But it might surprise you to learn that only a small percentage of row crops are actually irrigated. According to the USDA, only 12 million acres of corn are irrigated, which isn't a lot when … [Read more...]
Exploring Irrigation Systems on U.S. Farms
Water is absolutely vital for the survival of every living thing. Plants are no exception. The challenge for adequate water is one that plagues agriculture. While rainfall provides a natural source of moisture, its erratic nature and unpredictable patterns often fall short in meeting the needs of … [Read more...]
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