I was wearing a steel blue shirt, khakis, and brown boots. I was sitting in our sophomore biology class when we heard a bomb went off in one of the twin towers. Our teacher let us go across the hall into the special-education room where they had televisions. We remained there the rest of that class … [Read more...]
Newsweek Exploits Farm-Family Tragedy to Push Anti-Meat Agenda
A few weeks ago the ag community learned of an unthinkable family tragedy. Three brothers died after they were overcome by fumes while working in a manure pit. The brothers were reportedly fixing a broken pump when they passed out. Emergency crews found them, but they were later pronounced dead at … [Read more...]
Blood at Buckingham: A Shameless Animal-Rights Stunt
It often seems like the animal-rights movement these days is a lot more civilized and sophisticated than its predecessors. Instead of throwing red pain on models wearing fur, we now see cleverly worded ballot initiatives, undercover farm videos documenting alleged abuse, and campaigns heralding the … [Read more...]
Video: A Few Things
Here's a few things you should know about modern agriculture. … [Read more...]
Senate Introduces Bill to Stop California’s Prop 12
The closer we get to California implementing prop 12, the more people seem to be ringing the alarm bells. Those warnings finally reached Washington, DC. Senators Joni Ernst and Chuck Grassley introduced legislation to limit prop 12's application outside of California. But will it work? Let's … [Read more...]
Grain Marketing 101: The Biggest Mistake Farmers Make
Grain marketing literally determines whether a farm is profitable or not. But how much time do farmers actually spend developing a marketing strategy? Britany from Farm Girl Next Door shares the two biggest mistakes farmers make, and how they can fix them. Britany does an excellent job providing … [Read more...]
Grain Marketing 101: How are commodity prices set?
How are commodity prices set? Farmers don't have a lot of control when it comes to the price they can sell their cash crops (think corn and soybeans). Often, they're at the market's mercy. Britany from Farm Girl Next Door spoke with me about how the market dictates prices and what farmers can do to … [Read more...]
Finally: Golden Rice Approved in Philippines
After 20 years, the Philippines is now the first country to approve Golden Rice for commercial production! The country recently gave Golden Rice the green light for cultivation. The conclusion: Golden Rice is just as safe as any other rice. It's been a rocky road for a crop that should've been a … [Read more...]
Grain Marketing 101: How much control do farmers have over their crop’s sale price?
Farmers don't always have a lot of choice when to sell their crops, or what price to sell at. In fact, it's largely out of their hands. But as Britany from Farm Girl Next Door explains, there are some things they can do to increase flexibility and get a better price. Britany does an excellent job … [Read more...]
Grain Marketing 101: What is Grain Marketing?
Grain marketing is a complicated subject that can quickly feel overwhelming. But for farmers growing certain commodities, it's crucial to understand it; this is how farmers get paid! In this video I speak with Britany from Farm Girl Next door about what exactly grain marketing is, and how it differs … [Read more...]
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