The Farmer's Daughter USA

Hi, I'm Amanda! My family farms corn and soybeans in Southwest Michigan. I'm also a practicing attorney.

GMO Labeling Effort Heads to DC

Remember on Friday I posted an article that said we need to hold onto our hats, GMO labeling is not going away. No, it isn't. And now these folks are headed to Washington DC.The goal now is to first petition the FDA to change their stance on GMOs in general, and require labeling. If that … [Read more...]

GMO Labeling Issue Not Going Away

While Prop 37 in California, which would have required labeling for GMO foods, was defeated, don't think that's the end of the story.It is very likely that this issue will come up over and over again. As long as TV personalities and others promote bad science, this issue will continue to pop up. … [Read more...]

CA Farm Bureau Happy Prop 37 Defeated

Statement from the California Farm Bureau, which opposed proposition 37, :"The largest organization representing California family farmers and ranchers thanked voters today for rejecting a ballot initiative that would have required foods containing genetically engineered ingredients to carry a … [Read more...]

American Farm Bureau Election Response

The election might be over, but there are still a lot of issues left hanging in the balance for American farmers. The list includes the increases in the death tax and the expiration of the Farm Bill.Here is AFBF's President Bob Stallman's response:"WASHINGTON, D.C., November 7, 2012 – “The American … [Read more...]

2012 Election Results

I have covered a few ballot proposals over the campaign season and I wanted to just give a wrap up.North Dakota's Measure 3: Passed 63% to 33%.North Dakota's Measure 5: Failed 35% to 65%.California's Prop 37: Failed 54% No to 46% Yes.I may not have liked all the other results last night, but at … [Read more...]

Hudson Case Closing Arguments Scheduled

Remember the Maryland farm that was being harassed by the WaterKeeper Alliance? The court has finally scheduled closing arguments in the case for November 30th. The judge will rule on the matter sometime in December (there was no jury in this case).This has certainly been a long, drawn out affair … [Read more...]