Come on, attempting to scare people about beer isn't even cool. … [Read more...]
EPA’s Water Grab Worries Farmers
Lake Michigan falls under the CWA, butwhat about that mud puddle? Is that mostly-dry-something-wet ditch in your yard a water way? According to new proposed rules by the Environmental Protection Agency, it might be -- and they want to regulate it. The Clean Water Act, which was originally … [Read more...]
Farming Fridays!
Reminder: Watch Out for Slow Moving VehiclesOn my home from work this week, I got a nice little reminder that we need to be watchful for slow moving vehicles during this time of the year. As I was cruising along - windows down (ok, fine, cracked) and music up - I came around a curve and was met with … [Read more...]
Mark Lynas: GMOs are Green!
Remember, Mark Lynas was the guy that was considered a leader of the anti-GMO that later recanted and is now speaking out in favor of GMOs. I don't necessarily agree with everything he says, but he makes some good points here. … [Read more...]
Study: Eating Organic Doesn’t Decrease Chance of Cancer
A study conducted by scientists at Oxford University just released results from a scientific study showing that eating organic food does not decrease your chances of getting cancer. The organization Cancer Research UK, which is a charity in the UK focusing on cancer research, used data from the … [Read more...]
PETA ‘s Double Speak
A recent release of the 2013 annual disclosures of PETA's animal shelter in Norfolk, Virginia was shocking and appalling.The Center for Consumer Freedom reported: "In 2013 alone, PETA killed 1,792 cats and dogs, an average of 5 per day. The 1,792 figure represents 82 percent of all animals PETA took … [Read more...]
“Let’s Make ‘Em Squeal”
The above political campaign advertisement has been getting a lot of traction lately due to Joni' Ernst's opening line. “I grew up castrating hogs on an Iowa farm." Many late night comedians had a good time discussing the advertising, with both Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert "endorsing" … [Read more...]
AskTFD: Pork Tastes Piggy?
Hi! I have a question about pork... Sometimes, the pork I get tastes strong - I call it piggy. Do you have a brand in mind that you like? I live in Cleveland, OH. Thanks! Kellie Kellie, Thank you for your question! This one stumped me a little and it's taken some time to research … [Read more...]
Farming Fridays!
A History of SoybeansWhen did it come about that farmers in the United States are the largest producers of soybeans in the world? You might be surprised that soybean farming in the "new world" hasn't been around all that long. The first domestication of soybeans apparently occurred in the … [Read more...]
National Ag Week 2014
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